Natural Remedies for Yeast Infection
Candida albicans also known as Candidiasis is one of the most puzzling conditions to medical science that affect millions of women and men worldwide who many times suffer from this condition unaware.
The debilitating symptoms of a yeast infection are caused by a fungal overgrowth that fluctuate in severity and occur in many disorders.
Although some doctors have prescribed antibiotics for this condition, research studies have found that herbs for yeast infections in most cases outperform pharmaceutical treatments.
One of the problems is that Candida albicans is not foreign to the human body; it is a yeast fungus that normally exists in balance with other micro-organisms.
When the growth rate of this fungus accelerates out of control, the results include thrush; infections that appear as white patches on the tongue and in the mouth and throat which make it painful to chew and swallow.
One of the most common causes of adult thrush is the use of antibiotics, which unfortunately not only eliminate harmful bacteria, but also destroy the lactobacilli, that is required by the body to keep the Candida albicans fungus under control.
The fungus thrives on the high glucose levels found in saliva, individuals who smoke, wear dentures or have diabetics are at higher risk of developing oral thrush.
Women who take oral contraceptives are at risk of vaginal yeast infections, and thrush can also occur during pregnancy.
Because of its adaptability, it can easily be transmitted from mother to child during childbirth or breastfeeding.
And with its wide spectrum of symptoms, a yeast infection can remain undetected in areas of the body such as the joints and the intestines.
Candida albicans has also been linked to a poor diet; the typical American diet which is high in refined sugar and acidic foods, negatively alters the pH balance in the intestines.
Long term stress accelerates the growth of the fungus.
Natural remedies for yeast infections work best when combined with proper nutrition.
Commonly Prescribed Herbs for Candida albicansOregano (Origanum campactum): The essential oil is used as a natural remedy for yeast infections and has a stimulating, warming effect which can be used internally or externally.
Oregano oil contains carvacrol and thymol which is responsible for its anti-fungal and anti-microbial effects.
Research has shown that carvacol inhibits the growth of Candida albicans.
Oregano is also high in flavonoids, ursolic and oleanolic acid, vitamin A and vitamin C.
Its anti-microbial properties have been proven effective against E.
coli and Staph germs.
Black Walnut (Juglans Nigra): One of the most potent herbs for yeast infections, Black Walnut is used as an anti-fungal; anti-parasitic and antiseptic to treat and cure Candida albicans.
It oxygenates the blood and is used to balance sugar, eliminate toxins and fat.
Black Walnut addresses thrush (oral yeast infection), vaginitis (vaginal yeast infection), jock itch (male yeast infection) and parasitic infections.
Black Walnut as a herbal yeast infection treatment is used in therapy of intestinal disorders associated with Candida albicans including Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), intestinal parasite infections, and intestinal bacterial infections.
Used for internal and external applications, it contains a high level of tannin, juglandin, and juglandic acid.
The green husk of the black walnut contains organic iodine which has antiseptic properties to fight bacterial infection.
Pau d'arco (Tabebui): This phyto-medicinal herbal remedy for yeast infections is made from the bark of the Lapacho tree.
The most active compound in Pau d'arco is lapachol, which prevents the growth of the fungus, acting as a respiratory poison on micro organisms, interfering with their oxygen and energy production.
Neem Leaf (Azadiracta indica): The Neem tree is used in Ayurvedic medicine for its powerful anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties.
It is an extremely bitter herb containing the azadiractine and nimbin alkaloids.
This herb for yeast infections is an invaluable skin and blood cleanser and is very effective for normalizing intestinal bacteria.
Note: Women who are pregnant should not use this herb.
The debilitating symptoms of a yeast infection are caused by a fungal overgrowth that fluctuate in severity and occur in many disorders.
Although some doctors have prescribed antibiotics for this condition, research studies have found that herbs for yeast infections in most cases outperform pharmaceutical treatments.
One of the problems is that Candida albicans is not foreign to the human body; it is a yeast fungus that normally exists in balance with other micro-organisms.
When the growth rate of this fungus accelerates out of control, the results include thrush; infections that appear as white patches on the tongue and in the mouth and throat which make it painful to chew and swallow.
One of the most common causes of adult thrush is the use of antibiotics, which unfortunately not only eliminate harmful bacteria, but also destroy the lactobacilli, that is required by the body to keep the Candida albicans fungus under control.
The fungus thrives on the high glucose levels found in saliva, individuals who smoke, wear dentures or have diabetics are at higher risk of developing oral thrush.
Women who take oral contraceptives are at risk of vaginal yeast infections, and thrush can also occur during pregnancy.
Because of its adaptability, it can easily be transmitted from mother to child during childbirth or breastfeeding.
And with its wide spectrum of symptoms, a yeast infection can remain undetected in areas of the body such as the joints and the intestines.
Candida albicans has also been linked to a poor diet; the typical American diet which is high in refined sugar and acidic foods, negatively alters the pH balance in the intestines.
Long term stress accelerates the growth of the fungus.
Natural remedies for yeast infections work best when combined with proper nutrition.
Commonly Prescribed Herbs for Candida albicans
Oregano oil contains carvacrol and thymol which is responsible for its anti-fungal and anti-microbial effects.
Research has shown that carvacol inhibits the growth of Candida albicans.
Oregano is also high in flavonoids, ursolic and oleanolic acid, vitamin A and vitamin C.
Its anti-microbial properties have been proven effective against E.
coli and Staph germs.
It oxygenates the blood and is used to balance sugar, eliminate toxins and fat.
Black Walnut addresses thrush (oral yeast infection), vaginitis (vaginal yeast infection), jock itch (male yeast infection) and parasitic infections.
Black Walnut as a herbal yeast infection treatment is used in therapy of intestinal disorders associated with Candida albicans including Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), intestinal parasite infections, and intestinal bacterial infections.
Used for internal and external applications, it contains a high level of tannin, juglandin, and juglandic acid.
The green husk of the black walnut contains organic iodine which has antiseptic properties to fight bacterial infection.
The most active compound in Pau d'arco is lapachol, which prevents the growth of the fungus, acting as a respiratory poison on micro organisms, interfering with their oxygen and energy production.
It is an extremely bitter herb containing the azadiractine and nimbin alkaloids.
This herb for yeast infections is an invaluable skin and blood cleanser and is very effective for normalizing intestinal bacteria.
Note: Women who are pregnant should not use this herb.
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