Garlic For Yeast Infection

Yeast infections aren't that easy to permanently get rid of. Many products can temporarily relieve the symptoms, but a long term treatment approach will be your best bet to completely eliminate it. One of the more popular and effective remedy is garlic. It's very effective at treating vaginal and oral yeast infections.

Garlic is an anti fungal so works great for killing off yeast, you just use a single clove of garlic, peeled and inserted into your vagina. Don't crush it as this may irritate you more, you can wrap it in clean cheese cloth before inserting but not needed.

Studies are inconclusive as to whether garlic clove, garlic tablets, or garlic extract can provide a cure for yeast infections. However, its antibacterial properties have been shown to aid in stopping the growth of the Candida fungus responsible for yeast infections. Adding garlic to your daily diet may also prevent future yeast infections.

If this is the first time you have experienced a yeast infection, you should schedule an appointment to have the condition treated by a doctor instead of resorting to home treatment