There are many herbs that possess effective anti-fungal properties. Herbal infusions are widely used in the treatment of thrush. They are used for washing and douching the vagina and wetting the vaginal swabs.

Eucalyptus is quite effective folk remedy to cure thrush. Sprinkle three tablespoons of herbs in a pot, pour a glass of boiling water and infuse 40 minutes. Then drain and prepared with the extract is diluted with one liter of water. The resulting infusion can be used for douching, rinsing and tampons.


The oak bark helps to strengthen significantly affected by fungus to the mucous membrane. To treat candidiasis it is best to use the grass together with other plants. You need to put in a suitable container one part of oak bark and of chamomile, three parts of nettle leaves and five pieces of knotweed. Mix, then two tablespoons of the mixture, pour one liter of boiling water and simmer for five minutes. Then strain and use for douching the vagina.

Calendula is also used in the treatment of thrush. You need to take two tablespoons of raw pour 100 grams of alcohol a day to defend. The prepared infusion can be used for douching, while dilute one teaspoon of this mixture in a glass of warm water.

St. John's wort is also effective with candidiasis. You need two tablespoons herb pour a liter of water. Then boil, allow to cool, strain and use as directed.

In addition, quite effective in the treatment of thrush are extracts of birch buds and poplar, juniper and celandine, yarrow, chamomile pharmacy, sage. For the preparation of each of the extracts is taken one teaspoon of raw pour a glass of hot water.

Symptoms of thrush


As a rule, this disease manifests severe itching and burning in the vagina and external genitalia. In addition, there are white cheesy discharge that has a sour smell. Most women suffering from yeast infection, see a significant increase in the number of selections immediately after bathing, sexual intercourse and at night. Often, there is redness and swelling of the large and small labia. You may also receive pain when urinating.

What can be complications of yeast infection


Unfortunately, chronic yeast infection can cause a number of complications. This is due to the proliferation of fungus on located close to the vagina organs. Thus, candidiasis can be a cause of cervicitis, urethritis, cystitis. It is worth considering that long for a yeast infection can cause infertility in women.