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Vaginal discharge can be treated naturally with the use of guava leaf tea and through proper nutrition, as this helps the vaginal flora to return to normal. However, if the discharge persists even after 3 days of home treatment, it is advisable to go to the gynecologist.
In addition, during home treatment for vaginal discharge, condoms should be used in all sexual relations to prevent the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases. See what to do if you had sex without a condom.
1. Sitz bath with guava tea
A great home remedy to end the yellowish-green and smelly vaginal discharge or white discharge like curdled milk, are the guava leaves, known by the scientific name Psidium guajava L., since it has antiseptic and antibacterial properties, being effective in the treatment of discharge caused by diseases such as trichomoniasis and candidiasis.
Ingredients
- 30 g of guava leaves;
- 1 liter of water.
Preparation mode
Boil the water, turn off the heat and then add the herb and cover for 3 to 5 minutes. Then strain and make a sitz bath with this tea, carefully washing the entire genital area. Repeat the procedure 2 to 3 times a day.
In addition, the home remedy is safe and does not cause side effects, nor has contraindications.
2. Guava and sweet broom tea
Thus, like guava leaves, sweet broom has antiseptic properties, in addition to being diuretic, helping to combat the cause of discharge.
Ingredients
- 1 handful of guava leaves;
- 1 handful of sweet broom leaves;
- 2 glasses of water.
Preparation mode
Place the guava and sweet broom leaves in a container and add boiled water. Cover, let cool and strain.
Do intimate hygiene normally and, when finished, wash the place with the infusion for a few minutes. Dry with a clean, soft cloth. The washing should be repeated every day before going to bed, for 1 week.
3. Garlic tea
Garlic has excellent antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties, helping to fight mainly candidiasis and bacterial vaginitis.
Ingredients
- 1 clove of garlic;
- 200 mL of water.
Preparation mode
Add the chopped or crushed garlic in boiling water and leave for about 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and drink, still hot, 2 times a day. To improve the taste of the tea, you can add grated ginger, a few drops of lemon or 1 teaspoon of honey.
4. Tea tree essential oil
Tea tree essential oil has antibacterial and antifungal properties and can be used to treat bacterial vaginitis, trichomoniasis and candidiasis.
Instructions for use: to use this essential oil, it is recommended to mix 5 to 10 drops with sweet almond or coconut oil and then put the mixture in a hygienic cloth. Use during the day to relieve symptoms.
Food to combat vaginal discharge
In addition to the use of the sitz bath, feeding can help in the treatment of discharge. You should invest in foods such as fruits and vegetables, avoiding the consumption of industrialized foods as much as possible. The most suitable foods to complement the treatment are natural yogurt, chicory, kale, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, broccoli, lemon, melon and pomegranate.
This type of food changes the pH of the blood and the female intimate region, facilitating the rebalancing of the vaginal flora. However, if the discharge persists for more than 3 days, even with home treatments, a medical consultation is recommended. Understand the meaning of the color of the vaginal discharge.
See also more information about the color of each discharge in the following video: