Herbal Cure for Leukorrhea

Leukorrhea is a white discharge from the vagina that is usually due to an imbalance of the female hormones or an inflammation of the female organs. Although leukorrhea is considered normal during pregnancy, menstruation and menopause, due to hormonal fluctuations, its presence at other times may be linked to STDs or other infections. Any foul smelling or yellowish leukorrhea should be brought to medical attention immediately and before attempting to cure it with herbs.

Ayurvedic Herbs for Leukorrhea

• In the ancient system of medicine, known as Ayurveda, there is an herbal combination called Lukol that is specifically designed to treat Leukorrhea. Lukol contains over a dozen herbs that are designed to stop mucous discharge in the vagina and strengthen and tone the female reproductive system. A study published in the journal The Medicine and Surgery in May 1984 found that Lukol gave complete relief from Leukorrhea in 75 percent of the 111 women tested. It was also found to be side effect-free. Lukol can be found in health-food stores, online and in many Indian grocery stores. It should be taken daily until the symptoms of luekorrhea clear or up to two weeks, whichever occurs first.

Chinese Herbs for Leukorrhea

• Traditional Chinese Medicine, or TCM, has been using herbs to treat a variety of female complaints for thousands of years and has at least one patented herbal combination specific to leukorrhea. Ba Zhen Yi Mu Wan is a formula made from about 10 herbs, including angelica and motherwort--two herbs known for being beneficial to the female reproductive system. Ba Zhen Yi Mu Wan is said, by manufactures of the formula, to relieve leukorrhea by resolving deficiencies of blood and qi and toning the female organs. Ba Zhen Yi Mu Wan can be found at most Chinese herbal medicine shops, online or in select health-food stores. The usual dosage for leukorrhea is eight tea pills three times a day, until the problem is resolved.

Amazon Herbs for Leukorrhea

• The Amazon rain forest is known as nature's greatest pharmacy and it should come as no surprise that two of the herbs with the strongest potential for curing leukkorhea are from this area. Achiote is a seed that is used for a variety of infections and urinary conditions and is now being promoted as a treatment for vaginal discharge and other female complaints such as cystitis. Sangre de Drago, or Dragon's blood, is a latex from tree sap that has been used as an all-around anti-inflammatory and wound-healer and has gained renown at being able to help with a variety of female hormonal issues, such as vaginal discharge. Both of these Amazon herbs are available from select online retailers that specialize in herbs from the Amazon forest and can be found in bulk or in ready-to-use capsules.