This article aims to help the reader in the rapid identification of natural remedies useful in the treatment of various symptoms, disorders and pathologies. For some of the listed remedies, this utility may not have been confirmed by sufficient experimental tests conducted with a scientific method. Furthermore, any natural remedy presents potential risks and contraindications.
If available, we therefore recommend that you click on the link corresponding to the individual remedy to learn more about the topic. In any case, we remind you of the importance of avoiding self-treatment and to consult your doctor beforehand to ascertain the absence of contraindications and drug interactions.
Candida is an infectious disease caused by a fungus, Candida albicans . Although the infection can affect the most varied tissues of the body, it typically involves the vagina and, in the smallest, the oral cavity (thrush).
Candida, normally present in the intestine, can subvert the normal vaginal ecosystem in the event of a generalized decrease in host defenses (candidiasis is very common in immunocompromised patients). Stress, use of antibiotics or immunosuppressive drugs (such as corticosteroids), poor intimate hygiene (poor or excessive), alcoholism and a diet too rich in simple sugars and low in fiber, are the most common predisposing factors.
Symptoms of vaginal candidiasis include the characteristic loss of whitish secretions (similar to a curd), severe itching, pain during sexual intercourse, burning and vaginal redness.
In the presence of candida, especially from a preventive point of view, medicinal herbs and plants with immunostimulant and antifungal properties can be useful. Probiotics and prebiotics are very useful in the presence of constipation and dysbiosis.
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Useful medicinal plants and supplements against Candida
Uncaria tormentosa, pau d'arco, echinacea, eleuterococco, probiotics (especially bacteria of the genus Lactobacillus systemically, then by mouth, or by topical application directly in the vagina), prebiotics (FOS and inulin), caprylic acid, sorbic acid and sorbates, Ratania, complements based on soluble fibers (pectin, guar gum, psyllium and flax seeds), Picrorhiza, Tea tree oil (Malaleuca oil), Ivy, Asparagus seeds, Thyme, Garlic.
