Herbal Remedies for Bacterial Vaginosis

Bacterial Vaginosis is an itchy vaginal condition characterized by itching, an unpleasant odor and pain. Although Bacterial Vaginosis, or BV, can be transmitted by sexual contact, it can also affect women who are not sexually active. Treatment usually involves a regime using 2 different types of antibiotics. There are a few herbal remedies that can be used to treat BV if you do not wish to use antibiotics.

Tea Tree Oil

• Tea tree oil is very good at fighting BV and is a powerful anti-microbal and anti-fungal. You can use it by mixing a few drops into water to use as a douche or by adding a few drops to a sitz bath.

Garlic

• Garlic works as an antibacterial and can be taken in supplement form.

Black Walnut

• Black Walnut can be taken in supplement form and is a known antibacterial that fights BV.

Goldenseal

• Goldenseal can be taken in supplement form and boosts the immune system to fight off any infections, such as BV.

Echinacea

• Echinacea is also offers immune support and can be taken in tincture or supplement form.