TREATING INFECTION WITH GARLIC

WHAT IS A YEAST INFECTION?

Most yeast infections in women are vaginal. They’re caused by an infection of a fungus from the Candida family. These yeast cells exist naturally within your vagina, but an imbalance of other good bacteria can cause the yeast to multiply.

Symptoms of a yeast infections typically include:

• itching or soreness of your vaginal area
• burning sensation or discomfort around your vagina
• painful sexual intercourse
• thick, white discharge

 

If you notice a whitish discharge, a fishy smell, and some irritation and discomfort down south, it is a clear indication that you have developed a vaginal yeast infection. It not only makes you physically uncomfortable but can also lead to social embarrassment. You can treat the condition with nothing but just a clove of garlic?

 

Garlic is one of nature’s most potent antibiotics and has been extensively studied for its exceptional medicinal properties. It owes most of its beneficial properties to a compound called allicin. Allicin not only imparts a characteristic aroma to foods but also has antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties. These antimicrobial properties of garlic make it very effective in the treatment of yeast infections.

Garlic is known to have positive biological effects on your immune system, cardiovascular system, cancers, and other conditions. It’s also known to slow the growth of the Candida fungus that causes yeast infections.