for those who know more about HERBS?

Question

I had some vaginal bacterial infection tjat I treated quite sucessfully with antibiotics and vaginal pills but I wanted to cosume some tea to help renew a phisiologiac bacterial enviroment inside of the vagina. what can help me out?

note: I am European..I can't be getting any concrete product.I wanted something simple,that's possible to find in any drug store

Answer 1

I don't know if there is a tea that will expressly target that "area," but there are a variety of teas that keep your body healthy and, therefore, your immune system at it's optimum level. As far as teas go, green tea is the most studied, and although touted for mostly it's antioxidant properties, it also can kill bacteria, as many herbs and spices are capable of doing. It's pretty safe to say many plant foods have antibacterial properties, even if we haven't studied them all yet. Oregano, garlic...even ginger have been proven to be potent antiseptics. And when you think of all the remedies for particular types of bacterial infections, like cranberry juice for the bacteria causing urinary tract infections, it becomes clear that it's not just one type of herb or tea is the best antibacterial agent, but that a variety of natural foods would be the best defense against a variety of bacteria.

Some other answers are promoting phytoestrogenic herbs, because they have the most direct relation to "female parts." But those are hormonally related, not bacterially related! I wouldn't mess with those, especially since this is an immune system issue, and since you have not specified your age.

Because you've taken antibiotics, many of the "good" bacteria have been killed off in your body. It is important to have yogurt or take probiotic supplements to restore this balance. Enteric-coated supplements are good to ensure that the bacteria reach your intestines and aren't killed off in the stomach.

Acidophilus supplements are good, but make sure you get a product that guarantees LIVE ACTIVE cultures at the time of purchase. Some probiotics will boast a high number like 5 billion per capsule, but that is only at the time of manufacture, unless it guarantees to have that many for the duration of its shelf life.

I don't know what is available in your country, but in the US I take a good supplement that has a mix of probiotics other than just acidophilus.

I've heard of anecdotal evidence that directly applying probiotics (e.g., in yogurt form) directly into the vagina can help restore the "natural environment" when suffering from a yeast infection, but there haven't been substantial studies on that claim, and none that I've heard of for merely post-antibiotic use, rather than for yeast infections.

Although you didn't specify if the bacterial infection was an STD like Bacterial Vaginosis or not, I think it's safe to say the best thing is to avoid sex for awhile and only practice safe sex when you restart. I'd also avoid using tampons the next cycle to reduce inflammation and small tears while your vag is getting back in shape.

Answer 2

they prefer to promote books and make a earnings. If those might want to really remedy many people would not be on man made drugs. even as the sturdy Lord gave us meals that shop the body properly tuned, we've ruined various the organic meals with insecticides, and contained in the shops, preservatives, dyes, genetically-changed, etc. it is takes away various the authentic nutrition. the base line is basically too eat sparkling and choose some organics.

Answer 3

Hi actually my recommendation would be to get some bifidopholus or probiotics you can get them online and they will deliver to your home in like 3-4 days. www.naturessunshine.com
This will provide your whole body with billions of good bacteria to balance your system after taking antibiotics,etc.
They also have a yeast & fungal detox

Answer 4

acidophiles, get it at the health food store in either a powder or a liquid

Answer 5

Hello :) try taking (echinacea) it is suppose to help with infections, it,s an antiviral herb. make sure it,s standardized extract.

Answer 6

RASBERRY LEAF TEA,OR A VERY GOOD ONE IS CALLED DONG-QUAI -IT'S AN HERBAL CAPSULE THAT DERIVES FROM JAPAN AND WORKS QUITE NICELY,ALSO HERBAL KOREAN GINSENG IS GOOD,AND YOU CAN FIND THESE PRODUCTS AT YOUR LOCAL HEALTHFOOD STORE.GOOD-LUCK.