Candidiasis causes discomfort and itching in the genital area. To help cope with the illness, gynecologists prescribe conventional medications treat. However, unconventional methods are not less popular. One of them is tea tree oil used from yeast and gives good results in the treatment and prevention.
Content
- The properties of tea tree
- Use in gynecological practice
- Methods of Use
- Adverse reactions
The properties of tea tree
Preparations based on essential oils obtained from the tea tree, have been successfully used in cosmetics and medicine. Thanks to the anti-viral properties, the product is widely used for the treatment and prevention of colds disease either alone or in the oil burner or inhalers, and as part of medication.
The antifungal properties of tea tree oil to help with thrush, influencing the cause of the disease - the fungi Candida. And the fact that the air is a powerful natural antiseptic, to help cope with the symptoms: itching, irritation and discharge for candidiasis.
When using the air in the home, you should be aware of emulsifiers. Because the drug can not just dissolve in water, they will help, as a link between the different states of matter - water and oil. As the solvent, use baking soda, salt and honey, as well as dilute tea tree ester base oils: olive, almond, coconut, sea buckthorn. Permitted to connect different esters together, it is particularly widely used in aromatherapy.
Use in gynecological practice
Essential oils are widely used in gynecology, but usually as an adjuvant treatment. What it is true, as an integrated approach helps to better cope with any illness. Very often, tea tree oil is used for thrush, due to its antiseptic and antifungal properties.
Candidiasis - a disease that often goes into chronic stageBecause the fungi that cause it are present in almost every organism. Stress, poor diet, hypothermia, promiscuous sexual relationships contribute to the fact that yeast infection occurs again and again. Frequent use of drugs may be detrimental to the liver and the state of the whole body, so in the event of relapse thrush women try to resort to alternative medicine.
The combination of anti-viral, antibacterial and antifungal properties determine the use of oil, not only as means from yeast, but also for treatment of other diseases of the reproductive system (e.g., cystitis, Herpes, trichomoniasis, gonorrhea). Of course, the tea tree is used in the treatment, as an independent means it is unlikely to help. After all, it is not recommended for longer than a week - may appear vaginal bacteria overgrowth.
Do not use tea tree oil for yeast during pregnancy. During this period, there may be unexpected reaction to esters, including allergic. The impact of these funds on the fetus are not fully known. If necessary, the treatment of thrush in the second trimester doctor prescribes candles Genferon, Which combine the antiviral, regenerating and anesthetic properties. This is due to the fact that the composition of candles include human interferon, taurine and benzocaine. By the use of ether can be revisited after childbirth.
Methods of Use
Folk remedies for yeast infection, which include tea tree, can be divided into the following categories:
- douching solutions. At the heart of recipes for irrigation is the water, which means that we must be aware of emulsifiers to dissolve air. 3-5 tea tree oil droplets mixed with honey, salt or soda and dissolved in 0.5 liter of boiled water. The procedure is carried out with a blower 2 times a day, the course - 1 week.
- Another effective means - the use of oil tampons. 5 drops of tea tree ether spoon stir in the base oil (using olive oil or sunflower it must be pre-boiled and cool to room temperature). Sterile bandages 5 cm wide and 20 cm long roll as tampon moisten the obtained solution, and placed in the vagina overnight repeated within a week. The use of other oils in the treatment of, for example, jojoba and argan, they should add 10 drops.
- Lubrication. In a tablespoon of base oil put 4 drops of tea tree ether, lubricate the vaginal finger 2 times a day for several days. This method is suitable for those who can not, for whatever reason, use tampons.
- Baths or hip baths are used as a preventive agent or in combination with other drugs for the treatment of thrush. In 1 liter of hot milk to dissolve 1 tbsp. l. honey or a handful of sea salt and add 15 drops of tea tree ether for a large bath or 5 drops for hip baths. Pour the resulting solution into water and taking a bath for 20-30 minutes. This procedure also has beneficial effects on the skin, strengthens the nervous system, improves sleep and relieves headaches.
When using essential oils is important to be aware of emulsifiers, or it dissolves and gets on the skin or mucous membrane in pure form, as a result, you can get burned. It is not necessary to provide treatment for more than one week to prevent dysbiosis and violation of the microflora.
Adverse reactions
The composition of the essential oil is completely natural, therefore, does not occur if used properly, adverse reactions. Exception - allergic reactions, which will help to avoid trial in the crook of the elbow for 24 hours (a drop of tea tree oil and 10 drops of olive). To avoid burning of the vaginal mucosa, it is necessary to use emulsifiers. Careless self with the help of essential oils can be harmful to health, need to consult a gynecologist.
The wide popularity of tea tree to treat thrush well deserved, as the effect of the application of fast and long-lasting. However, any esters should be used with caution, so that the result did not bring harm.