Vaginal Candidiasis refers to the infection in the vagina caused by the fungus of Candida category, in most cases Candida Albicans. This fungus is normally present in the vagina but is almost harmless. However, when the immune system of a woman becomes weak, this fungus multiplies and leads to symptoms. It is also known as a vaginal yeast infection or vaginal thrush. It leads to inflammation of vulva and vagina. Besides low immunity factors like uncontrolled diabetes, use of contraceptive pills and antibiotics increases the risk of this infection.
Homeopathy offers a very natural and effective treatment for cases of vaginal candidiasis. Vaginal Candidiasis can be controlled very well with homeopathic remedies. These help to stop the fungus from flourishing in the vagina along with managing the signs and symptoms. The vaginal discharge and the symptoms that occur like itching, burning and pain in vagina are alleviated wonderfully with these medicines. Mainstream medicine mainly recommends antifungal medicines used as creams / ointments applied externally and also some antifungal medicine taken orally. These offer symptomatic relief that is temporary and the complaint has chances to recur again and again. Homeopathic medicines after providing relief in symptoms works to address the root cause to give a permanent cure.
Homeopathy works by boosting body’s immunity
Homeopathy medicines, help to get rid of the disease from its root by raising the body’s immunity. As the immunity gets enhanced, the body can fight the infection and the growth of the fungus declines gradually, the symptoms also disappear along with it. In this way a very safe and natural recovery occurs. Homeopathy is helpful in both acute as well as chronic cases of vaginal candidiasis. The recurrence of vaginal candidiasis can also be prevented with suitable remedies.
Individualized treatment
Homeopathy offers individualized treatment for cases of vaginal candidiasis. It means the prescription is done as per the individual’s signs and symptoms in each separate case. This is why homeopathic prescription varies from case to case. Medicine prescription this way brings excellent results and gives permanent cure in most of the cases of vaginal candidiasis.
Homeopathy has no side effects
The best advantage of opting homeopathy to treat vaginal candidiasis is that it has no side effects in any case. These medicines work in a mild, gentle way to aid self-healing and to overcome this complaint naturally. These medicines also have no risk of causing any dependency.
Top 7 Natural Homeopathic Remedies for Vaginal Candidiasis
The topmost homeopathic medicines for vaginal candidiasis are Sepia, Pulsatilla, Nitric Acid, Monilia Albicans, Helonias, Kreosote, and Calcarea Carb.
1. Sepia – For Vaginal Candidiasis with Milky White Vaginal Discharge
Sepia is very effective medicines for treating vaginal candidiasis where the vaginal discharge is milky white in color. The women needing Sepia complain of excessive itching, excoriation in the vulva and vagina. Scratching brings no relief. There is soreness and swelling of the labia minora, vulva and vagina. Heat in the genitals is also noted. Irritation and stitches in the vagina are also felt. Sepia is also the best prescription for pain in the vagina on coition due to vaginal candidiasis. It is a very beneficial remedy for complaints experienced around climacteric or menopausal time. Bearing down pains in the womb is also a characteristic keynote guiding its use.
When to use Sepia?
This medicine is highly recommended to manage milky white vaginal discharge in cases of vaginal candidiasis with itching in vagina.
How to use Sepia?
Though it can be used in both low and high potencies, it is advised to take this medicine in 30C power initially. Its dosage should not exceed one dose a day. Do not use its high potencies without physician’s consultation.
2. Pulsatilla – For Vaginal Candidiasis with Thick, Creamy Discharge
Pulsatilla is an ideal remedy for vaginal candidiasis with a peculiar thick, creamy vaginal discharge. The discharge is accompanied by much burning and corrosive itching in the genitals. The vaginal discharge is experienced throughout the month i.e. before, during and after periods. Some women may complain of backache.
When to use Pulsatilla?
Use of Pulsatilla is highly preferred for cases of vaginal candidiasis when thick, creamy vaginal discharge is present accompanied with itching and burning in vagina.
How to use Pulsatilla?
Usually this medicine is selected in 30C potency that can be used once or twice daily.
3. Nitric Acid – For Excessive Soreness And Ulcers
When due to extreme acridity of vaginal discharge and scratching, ulcers begin to appear in the vulva or vagina, then Nitric Acid is one of the best remedies. It is useful when irritation in the genitals with stitching type of pain is prominent. The vaginal discharge is white with excessive soreness. Burning and itching are felt in the vagina. The discharge may leave a yellow stain. In others, the vaginal discharge is white and stringy in nature for using Nitric Acid.
When to use Nitric Acid?
This medicine is beneficial for managing ulcers in vagina along with marked soreness (pain on touch) and white vaginal discharge in cases of vaginal candidiasis.
How to use Nitric Acid?
Nitric Acid can be used once a day in 30C potency.
4. Monilia Albicans – For Fissures Or Cracks In Vulva Or Vagina
Monilia Albicans, also known as Candida Albicans, is a powerful medicine used in treatment of vaginal candidiasis which brings effective results. The most important indication is the presence of cracks or fissures in the vulva or vagina. Itching is always present. In others, marked inflammation and swelling in the private parts are noted. In a few women, vesicular eruptions containing fluid may be present in vulva or vagina for which Monilia Albicans is the ideal remedy.
When to use Monilia Albicans?
This medicine is well indicated for vaginal candidiasis with formation of cracks in vagina and vulva with itching and swelling, sometimes with fluid-filled eruptions.
How to use Monilia Albicans?
It is mainly used in high potencies like 200 C in infrequent doses. To start with, its one dose in 200 C power can be used once a week or once fortnightly as per the intensity of the symptoms.
5. Helonias – For Specific Curdy Deposits In Vulva
Helonias is the best remedy when peculiar curdy deposits are present in the vulva. There is inflammation of private parts with swelling, intense heat, burning and redness. Intense itching in genitals is marked. Along with this particular symptom, excessive weakness, tiredness, and prostration are also frequently noticed. Backache is common along with other symptoms. A highly marked characteristic for using natural remedy Helonias is general relief when the woman keeps busy and the mind is involved in doing some work.
When to use Helonias?
This medicine is of immense help in treating cases of vaginal candidiasis with curdy deposits in vulva attended with heat, swelling, itching, redness and burning sensation
How to use Helonias?
It works well in both low and high potencies. To start with, 30C potency is usually preferred that can be taken once or twice a day.
6. Kreosote – For Extreme Itching in Vulva or Vagina
Kreosote is very beneficial for women who have intense itching, burning in vulva with a highly acrid discharge. Swelling of the vulva is also seen. There is yellowish vaginal discharge that leaves a yellow stain on the linen. The discharge has a very foul smell. Another symptom is intense pain in vagina during intercourse. Vaginal pain also occurs while urinating.
When to use Kreosote?
This medicine is prominently indicated to help cases of vaginal candidiasis with excessive itching and burning in vulva and yellow colored vaginal discharge.
How to use Kreosote?
Kreosote 30 C can be taken once or twice a day.
7. Calcarea Carb – For Worsening Of Vaginal Discharge When Passing Urine
This medicine is indicated when vaginal discharge passes on passing urine. The vaginal discharge is milky white in color. The discharge is accompanied by burning and itching in the genitals that is worse before and after periods. The vagina and vulva show signs of swelling, along with redness.
When to use Calcarea Carb?
This medicine can be considered when milky white vaginal discharge that worsens while urinating appears in vaginal candidiasis cases.
How to use Calcarea Carb?
It is advised to take this medicine in 30C power once a day.
Symptoms of Vaginal Candidiasis
The symptoms of vaginal candidiasis are itching in the vagina, discharge from the vagina that can be thick or thin but mostly white-looking like cottage cheese, vaginal pain, burning sensation or pain while passing urine or during intercourse. Cracks in the vagina may also appear.
