Home Remedies for Vaginal Itching

Vaginal Itching

Vaginal itching is a very common female problem affecting women of almost all age but mostly after menarche. It is not a serious health issue but a sign of yeast or bacterial infection or maybe because of the use of harsh soaps to clean intimate areas. Vaginal itching may result in swelling, burning, and irritation of vulva and thicker discharge with foul odor.

Home Remedies for Vaginal Itching

Vaginal Itching

Female vagina contains good bacteria that maintain the pH balance and protects it from various infections. But if the natural flora is disturbed, pH balance is disturbed and fungi get the appropriate suitable environment to grow. Increased in fungi count causes infection and itchiness.

Home remedies for vaginal itching reduce genital itching, kills bacteria and fungi and soothes burning and irritation. To get quick relief from vaginal itching and discomfort go through the list of natural home remedies discussed below. The best part is that all the home remedies mentioned in this article are easily available in your kitchen cabinets.

But before heading towards home remedies for vaginal itching make sure you are not using harsh soap or body washes to clean your intimate area as perfumed harsh soaps and body washed disturbs the normal vaginal flora. So if harsh soaps and body washes are the real cause then avoid using them to clean intimate area and head on to lactic acid washes available in the market.

To restore the health of vagina and get rid of vaginal itching try home remedies discussed below.

Home Remedies for Vaginal Itching

Home Remedies for Vaginal Itching

Home Remedies for Vaginal Itching

  1. Yogurt-

    Yogurt contains good bacteria that promotes the growth of healthy bacteria and maintain the vaginal flora. Also, it stops the growth of bad bacteria and makes the environment unsuitable for the growth of fungi. So the first home remedy to get rid of the vaginal itch in our list of yogurt. Insert some yogurt in your vagina and leave it overnight. In the morning rinse it off with warm water. Remember you should avoid douching vagina as it washes off good bacteria. Also, increase the dietary consumption of yogurt.

    Yogurt

    Yogurt

  2. Oregano Oil-

    Oregano oil is antibacterial. It can destroy many strains of harmful bacteria that cause infection and itching. Mix 2-3 drops of oregano oil to a tablespoon of coconut oil and apply to your intimate areas. After 2 hours runs it off with lukewarm water. Eat this 2 times every day until signs of infection disappear.

  3. Garlic-

    garlic is a natural and powerful antibiotic. It controls the growth of infection-causing microbes and is very effective in treating skin infections. Allicin present in garlic is responsible for its antibacterial and antifungal properties. Crush a clove of garlic and insert it into the vagina. Repeat it overnight. This may burn a little but soon you will find relief. In the morning discard it and rinse your intimate parts with warm water. Repeat it again the consecutive night if you do not find any relief.

    Garlic

    Garlic

  4. Hydrogen Peroxide-

    Hydrogen peroxide kills bacteria and yeast and helps you get rid of itching. It is a natural antiseptic and easily available over the counter. Mix water and 3 percent hydrogen peroxide in equal quantity. Soak a tampon with it and insert into your vagina. Keep it for half an hour and then discard it. Repeat this every day for 2 weeks.

  5. Coconut Oil-

    Coconut oil is antimicrobial. It not only soothes vaginal itching but also treats vaginal dryness that may be also a cause of itching. Apply coconut oil directly to the affected part several times in a day.

    Coconut Oil

    Coconut Oil

  6. Tea Tree Oil-

    Tea tree oil is the best home remedy for most of the skin issues. You can also use it to get rid of vaginal itching. It is anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory. It is natural itch treatment. Add a few drops of tea tree oil to a tablespoon of coconut oil. Soak a tampon with it and insert it. Leave it for half hour to one hour and then discard it. Repeat this for a few days.

    Tea Tree Oil

    Tea Tree Oil

All the home remedies for vaginal itching discussed our article are well researched. They are 100 percent effective. If the home remedies fail to provide you relief or itching gets worse consult your doctor as it may be a sign of underlying health issues such as sexually transmitted diseases.

Symptoms of STD are Painful urination, Pain in lower abdomen, foul odor, and cloudy vaginal discharge, vaginal and anal itching, burning and irritation.

Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta
Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta:  Professionally a homeopathic doctor and a dietician Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta is passionate about writing health and parenting blogs. She believes in holistic approach towards health and well being.