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These 10 Home Remedies Help To Cure Genital Itching Quickly

Listed here are a few of the home remedies that help to cure genital itching. Read on to know more.

One of the most common infections that women acquire, especially during the child bearing age, is genital itching. The problem is more in women than men.Despite maintaining hygiene, many women contract infections around the genital region.

So if you are looking out for the best ways to treat genital itching then there are certain home remedies that actually work wonders and help in treating the infection quickly.

It isn't just itching, a few women even complain of pain, redness, swelling and a burning sensation. This problem arises when the bad bacteria around the vaginal region outnumber the good bacteria.

Also Read: Foods To Keep Vaginal Diseases At Bay

Genital itching causes discomfort too. The moment you get to know that you have this problem, the first thing that comes to your mind is how to treat and get rid of the genital itching.

If the problem persists for a longer period of time, then it is very important to get it checked with a doctor. If left untreated it might lead to other major health problems.

Here is a list of 10 home remedies that help to cure genital itching effectively. Take a look.

1. Cold Compress:

1. Cold Compress:

Take a few ice cubes, wrap them in a clean cloth and place this above the affected area. This helps in providing relief from itching. Do this for about 1-2 minutes.

2. Apple Cider Vinegar:

2. Apple Cider Vinegar:

Apple cider vinegar is known for its anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. Put a few drops of apple cider vinegar in a bowl containing warm water. Clean the affected vaginal area with this solution. It helps in maintaining the pH balance in the vagina and reduces the itching.

3. Garlic:

3. Garlic:

Garlic is known for its anti-bacterial properties. Use garlic oil mixed with vitamin E oil in the vaginal area. Keep it for about 5-7 minutes and then rinse it using warm water. It helps in getting rid of the itch.

4. Yogurt:

4. Yogurt:

Dip a tampon in a bowl of yogurt. Put this tampom in the vaginal area and keep this for about half an hour and then rinse it well with water. This helps in reducing the itching. Also having a cup of yogurt every day helps remove the bad bacteria.

5. Basil:

5. Basil:

Basil is one of the important herbs used since ancient times for its anti-bacterial properties. Take a few basil leaves, boil them along with water and then strain it. Apply this water in the genital area that is itching. It helps to get rid of the infection effectively.

6.Salt Bath:

6.Salt Bath:

Add 2-3 teaspoons of salt in a bucket of water. Use this water for bath and squat in this salt water for about 10 minutes. This will help in reducing the genital itching.

7. Honey:

7. Honey:

Honey is known for treating microbial infections. Take just a few drops of honey and apply it on the affected area and keep it for about half an hour. Then rinse it off with warm water. Do this twice a day. It helps to treat the itching.

8. Neem:

8. Neem:

Neem is known for its anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. Take a few neem leaves and boil these along with water. Strain it and then use this water to rinse the affected vaginal area. This helps in providing relief from genital itching.

9. Cranberry Juice:

9. Cranberry Juice:

Cranberry is known for its antioxidant properties that help in curing the bacterial and yeast infections. Drinking a glass of cranberry juice every day helps to get rid of the infection quickly.

10. Aloe Vera:

10. Aloe Vera:

Known for its anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties, aloe vera is one of the best known natural remedies for genital infection. Take a fresh piece of aloe vera, cut off the upper layer and then apply it on the affected region. This helps in soothing the infection.

Story first published: Thursday, February 23, 2017, 11:44 [IST]
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