In addition to medicines from doctors, vaginal discharge can be treated with several types of traditional vaginal discharge. Besides being no less effective in dealing with vaginal discharge, this traditional medicine is also easier to obtain. Let's look at what are the traditional medicines for leucorrhoea.
Leucorrhoea is a condition in which the discharge from the vagina occurs. Leucorrhoea can be normal or abnormal. This normal and abnormal vaginal discharge has different characteristics.
Normal vaginal discharge helps keep the vagina healthy, protects the vagina from bacteria, fungi, and parasites that cause infections, as well as natural vaginal lubricants. Normal whitish texture varies, can resemble sticky mucus, can also be clear and runny, depending on the stage of the menstrual cycle.
While vaginal discharge that is not normal generally smells unpleasant, colored, the amount is large, and can be accompanied by other complaints, such as itching or pain in the vagina. Leucorrhoea like this should not be ignored and needs to be addressed immediately, both with medical drugs and traditional leucorrhoea.
Various Kinds of Traditional Leucorrhoea
Abnormal vaginal discharge can be caused by fungal infections; bacterial infections, such as bacterial vaginosis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia; or parasitic infections, such as trichomoniasis.
To overcome this abnormal vaginal discharge, you can try using traditional medicines. The following are some types of leucorrhoea traditional medicine that is often used:
1. Turmeric
Turmeric is known as a supplement or food seasoning that has a distinctive taste and color. Aside from being a kitchen ingredient, it turns out turmeric can be used to overcome stubborn vaginal discharge. Turmeric can be consumed as a herbal drink or smeared on vaginal discharge.
There are several studies that reveal that curcumin compounds in turmeric can kill and inhibit the growth of the fungus Candida albicans and bacteria that can cause vaginal infections. Even so, the effectiveness of turmeric to overcome vaginal discharge still needs to be further investigated.
2. Betel leaf
Betel is a plant that is often found in Indonesia and has long been known as traditional medicine. One of the benefits is as a traditional medicine for leucorrhoea. Betel leaves are consumed by boiling for drinking water, or crushed and distributed to the female area.
Several studies have shown that betel leaves do have antibacterial and antifungal effects. However, the benefits of betel leaf as a traditional medicine for leucorrhoea have not been widely studied, and its effectiveness and safety are unknown.
3. Yogurt
Yogurt is one type of food that contains probiotics (good bacteria). This bacterium is known to help the body fight fungal and bacterial infections in the vaginal area.
A study found that the content of probiotics in yogurt can overcome fungal and bacterial infections that cause vaginal infections. The use of yogurt as a leucorrhoea drug is even said to be safe for pregnant women and women who have entered menopause.
Even so, the effectiveness of yogurt as a traditional leucorrhoea medicine also still needs to be studied more deeply. If you are interested in using it as a traditional leucorrhoea medicine, yogurt can be used by applying it to the vagina. It is recommended to choose pure yogurt without sugar content, because sugar can trigger the growth of fungi and bacteria.
4. Boric acid
Boric acid is an antiseptic agent that is quite effective in eradicating fungi, parasites, and bacteria that cause infections in the female area.
When you want to use it as a vaginal drug, boric acid needs to be dissolved first with clean water, and it should not be applied to the area of the injured skin around the vagina because it can cause irritation and pain. In addition, boric acid is also not recommended for use by pregnant women.
5. Apple vinegar
Using apple cider vinegar to treat itchy vaginal discharge due to a yeast infection is a fairly popular method. Just pour half a glass of apple cider vinegar into the bathtub, then soak for 20 minutes. The acidic nature of apple vinegar can eliminate bacteria and fungi that cause infections in the female area.
However, avoid using apple cider vinegar directly on the vaginal area. Instead of killing bad bacteria and fungi, apple cider vinegar can actually kill good bacteria in the vagina. Apple vinegar can also cause irritation if applied directly to the vagina.
6. Pure coconut oil
Pure coconut oil is an oil obtained from coconut juice. Just like yogurt, coconut oil is also effective in fighting fungal and bacterial infections in the vagina that cause vaginal discharge.
How to use it is quite easy, which is applied directly to the female area.
7. Garlic
Garlic contains allicin which can kill fungus and bacteria. Because of this effect garlic is believed to be used as a traditional medicine for vaginal discharge.
If you want to try garlic as a traditional medicine for leucorrhoea, you can add more garlic to your daily diet or rub garlic that has been mashed into the vagina.
In order to prevent the appearance of abnormal vaginal discharge due to vaginal infections, make sure you always keep the vagina clean by washing it regularly, using mild soap and warm water. Avoid using soaps with fragrance and antibacterial, and avoid using feminine cleansers and douching.
Clean the female area from the direction of the vagina to the anus to prevent the transfer of bacteria from the anus that can cause infection in the vagina. It is also recommended to use cotton pants that are easy to absorb sweat, and avoid using clothes that are too tight.
Keep in mind, the effectiveness of leucorrhoea traditional medicine is different for each woman. If irritation and discomfort appear in the vagina after doing the methods above, or if vaginal discharge does not improve, you need to see a doctor to get further treatment.
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