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What is the best bacterial vaginosis home remedy?  That's hard to say because it varies from woman to woman and there are actually many remedies to choose from that have proven to give bacterial vaginosis relief . Below I have described a few simple remedies for BV treatment that can be found in most homes. The cures mentioned have proved to work efficiently in most cases.




1 Supplements

There are antioxidants in vitamin A, B complex, C, D and E and they have proven to work well for treating BV. Prepared creams or powered capsules containing vitamin E, works against itching.

2 What About Yogurt?

L. bifidus  and Lactobacillusacidophilus contained in yogurt, have helped restore the acidic balance in the vagina.  These remedies can be taken as capsules or directly into the vagina. Yogurt containing live acidophilus cultures can be eaten as ordinary yogurt.  Capsules and/or powders containing  acidophilus are in most cases taken orally.  Inserting tampons soaked in yogurt into the vagina is an effective alternative for improving the vaginal environment.

3 Trying Gentian Violet and Beta-Dine

Beta-dine as well as gentian violet are both very effective in countering Candida vulvovaginitis. Betadine is an efficient antiseptic iodine bacterial vaginosis home remedy, but should be avoided during pregnancy. Gentian violet is an efficient antifungal stain and effective in giving relief of the BV symptoms.  However, they leave stains and can be a bit messy. Allergy symptoms have been observed from both of these remedies.

4 Using Boric Acid Douche

A boric acid douche is an ideal way to acidify the vaginal pH. This BV treatment prevents unwanted bacteria from expanding and destroys that's already there. A drawback is that some women seem to be over-sensitive to this douche.

Summer's Eve medicated douche, containing potassium iodide has also proved to be an effective method of lowering the vaginal pH. Another bacterial vaginosis home remedy that has proven to be efficient is a vinegar douche containing a mixture of one tablespoon of vinegar per quart of warm water.

5 Dieting Issues

Foods containing yeast, like for example cheese - especially cheese containing molds, like blue cheese, sugar, vinegar, alcohol, soy sauce, chocolate, fruits and fermented foods should be avoided.

6 Homeopathy

Homeopathy has proven to work against BV. Common remedies for homeopathic preparations are sepia and pulsatilla.

7 Using Cold Compresses

Cold compresses can relieve swelling and itching. When you place a cold cloth on the affected area, the blood vessels become constricted which then makes the affected area less swollen and red.

8 Taking a Warm Bath

A warm bath or a shallow sitz bath can be an efficient bacterial vaginosis remedy because it is very soothing to irritated genital tissues. Soap should be avoided because it eliminates some of the natural oils of the skin.
 

Each bacterial vaginosis home remedy mentioned in this article offers a safe, inexpensive and effective alternative treatment.  Don't forget to speak with your doctor before you start such treatment.

by Gerd Petersen