How to Use Tea Tree Oil for Yeast Infections
Yeast infections are caused by an overgrowth of the fungus Candida albicans. This and other bacteria are always present in the body in small amounts; however, factors such as a lowered immune system, hormonal changes, sex, diabetes, and antibiotics can trigger overgrowth, according to Candida Yeast Infection Reviews. Hot, humid weather and tight clothing will also contribute to yeast infections. Try combating such infections with the antifungal essential oil tea tree. Tea tree oil is also antiseptic, anti-infectious and anti-inflammatory, which adds to its healing powers. Try the following home remedy for yeast infection relief.
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Things You'll Need
- Tampons
- Tea tree essential oil
- Rubbing alcohol
- Dropper bottle
- Small bowl
- Water
Instructions
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Tea Tree Oil Tampon Remedy
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Find a tampon that is unscented, as scented tampons can sometimes cause allergic reactions.
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Moisten the tampon with 10 to 15 drops of tea tree essential oil.
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Insert the tampon into your vagina, and leave it in for 40 minutes to an hour. Repeat these steps daily until your infection goes away, which will take a week or less.
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Measure 1 tsp. of tea tree oil and 1 tsp. of rubbing alcohol in a small bowl, and mix until the solution is milky white, instructs HomeRemediesWeb.com.
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Pour the solution into a dropper bottle, and add 10 drops of the solution to 1 pt. of water.
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Rinse your vagina with the solution every day for 1 week.
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Tips & Warnings
Tea tree oil also works as an acne treatment.
Do not leave the tampon in for longer than an hour at a time. Tampons left in for more than 4 hours can cause toxic shock syndrome, which happens when toxins enter the bloodstream. Google Health notes the following symptoms of toxic shock syndrome: confusion, ill feeling, diarrhea, low blood pressure, vomiting, high fever, muscle aches, headaches, organ failure, widespread rash, seizures, and redness of eyes, mouth, and throat. Toxic shock syndrome is rare but life threatening.
