Making Essential Oils For Treating Candida

Anyone who has suffered from thrush will know just how unpleasant this condition can be. An overgrowth, or rapid multiplication of yeast, referred to as Candida Albicans, which are normally present in the body creates this condition. Symptoms usually present as excessive, thick vaginal discharge and frequent itching. Fortunately, using essential oils for thrush is believed to treat this condition and the symptoms.

Many sufferers have found that natural yoghurt, when used alone or combined with natural oils, effectively helps to treat the condition . Use yoghurt externally and apply to the vagina for quick relief. It is important, however, to ensure that one's hands are clean before applying the yoghurt as any bacteria may be passed to the genital area.

Tea tree, lavender and rosemary can be combined with vinegar to treat the symptoms. Mix two to three drops of each oil and then add to two drops of vinegar. Dilute the mixture with a cup of water, preferably distilled. Soak a piece of cotton wool into the solution and dab the inflamed area. Repeat the process three to four times daily.

Patchouli combined with marjoram can be applied to the vaginal area. In half a cup of warm water, which should be distilled, add two drops of patchouli and two drops of marjoram. Use a douche and irrigate the vaginal area with the solution. Repeat up to four times per day.

Bergamot is hailed for its properties which are antiseptic and anti fungal, and therefore, treat the symptoms successfully. About two drops of oil should be combined with warm water, which is distilled, and then added to a douche. Apply the mixture to the genital area, approximately four times per day.

Men can also be affected by thrush and experience similar unpleasant symptoms. In this instance, patchouli oil and tea tree oil can be used to treat the symptoms. Combine five drops of both patchouli and tea tree oil and add to two cups of distilled water, which has been warmed. Wash the penis thoroughly with the solution three to four times daily, or until the symptoms disappear.

Essential oils for thrush have been hailed as an effective treatment for this condition. Men and women can experience the symptoms of this condition which can be very unpleasant for the sufferer. Patchouli, marjorma, tea tree and lavender are amongst some of the oils which are frequently used. Natural yoghurt can also be combined with these oils, and is known to soothe the effected area and treat inflammation.

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