Yeast Infections & Essential Oils

What is Candida? Candida is used to describe yeast overgrowth in the body, in short. Like their cousins, the molds, they live around us and within us. Well, the Candida actually resides in our body. Candida albicans can be found on our skin, in our digestive tracts and for

Natural Herb Essential Oils for Yeast Infections Have you been recently introduced to the world of essential oils; or are you a veteran practitioner and have been around the block when it comes to using natural oils?  If you are curious about whether or not you can use an

It is rather easy to make a homemade yeast infection cure; this article will tell you exactly what to use.  You will need honey, garlic, cinnamon powder, and preferably a good probiotic.  With these ingredients, you will be able to naturally treat a yeast infection.   Homemade Yeast Infection Cure

Because you develop Candida overgrowth, the usual approach is to take a ‘broad spectrum’ antibiotic which will be prescribed by a physician who does not quite understand the Candida problem. These antibiotics will in fact promote more overgrowth in the already weakened body, and the vicious cycle continues. It is often

Raw Manuka Honey and Candida Albicans Can Manuka Honey Cure a Yeast Infection? It is true that honey will inhibit the growth of Candida albicans, the yeast that causes approximately 80% of all yeast infections.  But what about certified Manuka honey?  Will manuka honey really do a better job

How to Use Honey Vaginally to Cure Yeast Infections As you may have read on the other in-depth articles on honey and Candida, honey really does stop a yeast infection.  But, the question remains, “how should you go about using honey vaginally?”  The answer is by adding a few

Garlic (Allium sativum)  Garlic is a potent antifungal, antibacterial, and antiviral herb that has a wide array of health uses.  The ancient egyptians would use honey and garlic mixtures to treat infected teeth.  You can use garlic internally or topically to get rid of a yeast infection.  Make sure

How to Use Coconut Oil Tampons for Vaginal Candida Coconut oil soaked tampons are a great idea for treating a yeast infection naturally.  However, you might be able to enhance their healing efficacy by adding more of the fatty acids that have been proven to stop Candida.  In addition

On this page you can find an abbreviated version of Dr. William Crook’s questionnaire, which he designed to test for Candida. As you can see, it focuses on identifying symptoms and the possible risk factors for Candida. Questionnaires are a useful way to test for Candida, but they are

Candida Paradox 3 Reasons Why the Standard Candida Diet Doesn’t Work The paradox of the Standard Candida Diet is that symptoms greatly diminish but the person doesn’t actually heal from the root cause of the problem which is a breech in the integrity of the gut lining. Long-term healing

The pH level of the body is believed to be a major contributing factor in Candida. We explore the most effective way to balance pH. There is great confusion in the field in regard to pH and Candida yeast; some people say yeast will thrive in an acidic environment

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) Essential Oil Thyme essential oil has been shown to be perhaps one of the best essential oils to use to treat a yeast infection.  It should be included in your arsenal of remedies for this purpose.  One study showed that oil from Thymus vulgaris was the

Tea Tree (Melaleuca) Essential Oil Tea tree oil is a very powerful substance and can effectively fight a yeast infection.  There is a lot of research that indicates tea tree oil is an effective remedy for Candida albicans.  One study, published in the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, found that

Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis) Pot marigold, also known as Spanish marigold, has a long history of being used as a medicinal herb.  Its medical application is at least as old as the 12th century.  This herb contains flavonoids (natural antioxidants) and other chemicals that can stop some fungi, bacteria,

Pau D’Arco (Tabebuia, various species)  Pau d’arco, indigenous to South America, is an herb that has long been used by natives of that area for medicinal purposes.  Pau d’arco contains two naphthoquinones, lapachol and beta-lapachone, that help give this herb its Candida killing power.  Often, the bark of these

Oregano (Origanum sp.) Essential Oil Essential oil from the Origanum species (several species of Origanum are sold as oregano) has shown even stronger antifungal efficacy than even thyme oil.  This is therefore one of the best essential oils to use for a yeast infection.  If you plan on using

Orange (Citrus sinensis) Essential Oil Currently there are perhaps not many widely available studies showing if orange essential oil treats a yeast infection.  A study published in the journal Food Control did show that orange oil was able to kill all the moulds it was tested on.  This study’s

Olive Leaf Extract as a Yeast Infection Treatment The Olive tree (Olea europaea L.) has been used for culinary purposes for millennia; and, perhaps for medicinal purposes nearly as long.  The leaves of the olive tree are utilized in traditional herbal medicine in many Mediterranean and European countries.  You

Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) Licorice has long been used in india; there, it is used in over 1000 different Ayurvedic remedies.  For use against Candida, licorice is packed with about 25 different chemicals that are known antifungals.  You can take this herb internally and use it externally as a topical

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) Essential Oil A well-known essential oil that has been shown to be effective against Candida is lemongrass essential oil. Lemongrass Essential Oil as a Yeast Infection Remedy If you are looking for a more natural alternative to treat a yeast infection, lemongrass essential oil has been

Naturally Treating Thrush with Grapefruit Seed Extract  Grapefruit seed extract (GSE) can be a totally natural remedy for Candida infections, and many different bacterial infections.  Yet, many GSE products will contain synthetic chemicals and are not totally natural.  Research has demonstrated that pure unadulterated GSE does possess powerful antifungal

Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) Goldenseal was traditionally used medicinally by the Native Americans long before modern science documented the herb’s healing qualities.  Goldenseal contains a few compounds (canadine, canadaline, hydrastine, and berberine) that are able to inhibit Candida.  Using goldenseal with fluconazole also increases the effectiveness of this prescription antifungal.

Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) Essential Oil  This essential oil is perhaps not the best choice for fighting a yeast infection.  One study found that using geranium oil by itself to treat Candida albicans did not reduce the number of yeast cells present in the vaginas of mice.  However, when used

Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) Cloves can help to break up persistent Candida biofilm and greatly enhance any other herbs or prescription drugs you might be using to fight Candida.  Clove is also able to inhibit Candida yeast as well as destroy biofilm; so, it’s an excellent choice for an herbal

Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) Essential Oil Clove oil is another essential oil to add to your arsenal when you want to terminate yeast.  Clove (also known by the scientific taxonomy of Syzygium aromaticum) oil contains eugenol and carvacrol; these two chemical constituents of the herb have been shown to have

Citronella (Cymbopogon winterianus / nardus) Essential Oil Another essential oil that was shown to inhibit the growth of fungus was citronella oil.  In a Japanese study, researchers discovered this oil indeed had powerful antifungal abilities.  However, the study also used another terpene (a chemical produced by plants which are

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) Essential Oil Whenever using ANY essential oils, be sure to ALWAYS strongly dilute it with carrier oil when using it near mucus lining areas especially and the skin! 3 percent dilution: 20 drops essential oil per 6 teaspoons carrier oil or as otherwise directed. Cinnamon essential

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) Cinnamon is a great natural remedy that you probably have in your pantry already.  The bark, what cinnamon powder is made from, is antifungal.  Cinnamon bark contains primarily three chemicals: trans-cinnamaldehyde, eugenol, and linalool.  The phytochemicals in cinnamon bark are the reason why it works well

Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) Chamomile has around 9 different Candida fighting chemicals in it, making it powerful against yeast infections.  In addition to stopping Candida, chamomile can be used to treat certain bacterial and viral infections.  This herb is certainly one to have on hand for a variety of medicinal

Black Walnut For Yeast Infection Black walnut (Juglans nigra) trees are commonplace in much of the United States.  They are prized for lumber and also despised for hurting the development of other plants.  Yet, they can effectively be used medicinally to treat yeast infections.  In addition to black walnut,