White Vaginal discharge- home remedies
​Home remedies for white vaginal discharge in women
White discharge or leucorrhoea is a common problem among women. The problem is faced mostly by teenage girls. A little bit of white discharge is not an issue but too much of it is a matter of concern.
What causes white discharge?
Excess
of white discharge can cause weakness and infections and thus it's
important to get it treated. In fact, if the colour of the discharge is
greyish white, rusty, green, yellow or brown, it can be a serious
concern. Thick white discharge with vaginal itching can be due to yeast
infection.
Other causes of white discharge include not keeping the vaginal area clean, being over-anxious, multiple nutritional deficiencies.
Symptoms of white discharge include dizziness, fatigue, itching, weakness, odour from private parts, headache and constipation.
If the discharge is too much, you must consult a doctor, however here are some home remedies that can solve the problem of mild discharge.
Many women experience some vaginal secretion which is good as it cleans the bacterial and fungal growth in the vagina. Even during sexual intercourse, the lubrication is possible only due to the slippery surface with white discharge.
Fenugreek seeds
Consuming fenugreek seeds boiled in water can solve the problem of white discharge. You can boil fenugreek seeds in 500 ml of water until the water is reduced to half. Then drink this water when it cools down.
Ladyfinger / Okra / bhindi
Favourite of many and commonly called bhindi is another good remedy for treating the problem of white discharge. You can boil some ladyfinger in water and then churn it in the mixer. Some ladies also soak ladyfinger with yoghurt and then consume it.
Coriander seeds
Soak
some fenugreek seeds in water overnight, strain and have it in the
morning on an empty stomach. This is one of the easiest and safest home
remedies to treat white discharge.
Indian gooseberry/ Amla / nellikai
Indian
gooseberry, called amla in Hindi is an Indian superfood. Rich in
vitamin C and many other nutrients, amla helps boost immunity and keeps
you healthy.
You can have it in any form - raw, powdered, murabba or homemade candies. Consuming amla regularly will also treat the problem of white discharge.
Tulsi
Tulsi again is a commonly used ingredient in Indian households. People have been using it for ages for its medicinal benefits. You can grind some tulsi with water and add some honey to it. Have this drink twice every day to eradicate the problem. You can also consume tulsi with milk.
Rice starch
You can drink rice starch (water in which rice is boiled) regularly to eradicate the problem of white discharge. The starch from the rice is highly preferable when you are constantly suffering from the problem of white discharge.
Guava leaves
If you have a vaginal discharge with itching, you can boil some guava leaves in water and have it after it cools down. Drink this twice a day.