Vulvar odor is typically caused by a vaginal infection. According to MayoClinic.com, bacterial overgrowth is the most common cause of vaginal odor. Other more serious conditions can lead to vulvar odor, including sexually transmitted diseases and fistulas. If you experience vulvar odor, see your doctor to determine the cause and discuss treatment options. You can use herbal treatments for vaginal odor at home to complement your doctor's recommended treatment.
Herbal Douche
MotherNature.com recommends making an herbal douche to use at home in treating vulvar odor. To make a homemade douche, buy a clean, empty douche bag from the drug store. In the bag, mix 3 drops lavender oil and 3 drops tea tree oil. Add 3 cups warm water and 2 tbsp. plain, unsweetened yogurt to the bag and squish the bag to mix all ingredients. Use this treatment as a douche once a day. If you don't experience relief from the vaginal infection that's causing your vulvar odor after five days, consult your doctor.
Herbal Tea
Drinking homemade herbal tea can help cure vaginal infections that lead to vulvar odor, according to MotherNature.com. To prepare an herbal tea for vulvar odor, add 1 tsp. each of cramp bark, burdock root, echinacea root and Oregon grape root to a large pot. Add 1 quart water to the pot and bring it to a boil. Boil the mixture for a few minutes, then reduce the heat and simmer the tea for 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow the tea to sit for 20 minutes before straining the herbs. Drink three to four cups of the tea per day for maximum benefits.
Garlic
Garlic has strong anti-fungal properties, according to herbs2000.com. Taking garlic capsules internally can combat vulvar odor caused by fungal infections. Garlic is effective in treating infections that are resistant to traditional antibiotics. The Home Remedy Cafe site recommends wrapping a peeled garlic clove in gauze and placing it in your vagina to treat vulvar odor. The garlic should be removed and replaced every six hours.
Goldenseal
You can take goldenseal capsules internally or use golden seal as a douche to treat vulvar odor caused by bacterial infections, according to herbs2000.com. Goldenseal is an antibacterial herb that contains the beneficial alkaloid berberine.
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