With Reflexologist Nuria Weaver
Home Remedies for Leucorrhoea
Leucorrhoea is an abnormal condition which involves a discharge generally whitish in color from the reproductive organs of women. These are also known as whites. The condition does not have any fixed format and once it starts, it can last from few weeks to many months. The problem however, should be treated at the initial stage as it may later become chronic. This can be done with the help of some safe and effective home remedies for leucorrhoea.
According to the latest investigation, the secretions from the upper part of the vagina and the uterus flow down and get absorbed in the vagina lower part. This is usually a normal flow that is constant and occurs within the female organs.
Causes of Leucorrhoea
Leucorrhoea does not occur out of the blue in acute form. The causes can vary from a common fungal infection to something caused by a parasite and bacteria. It can also be acquired from sexually transmitted disease. Some of the other causes are:
- Constipation and indigestion
- Anemia
- Improper hygiene and unhealthy diet
- Unhealthy lifestyle
- Bacterial and fungal infection
- Rheumatism
Other causes that directly affect the reproductive organ include:
- Repeated abortion
- Excessive coitus
- Uterine infections
- The inflammation of the womb followed by childbirth.
- Cancer
Apart from all these causes, a combination of unhygienic conditions and threadworms can also cause leucorrhoea.
Symptoms of Leucorrhoea
Nonetheless, apart of the whitish discharge form the vagina, other signs and symptoms of the condition are listed below:
- Weak and tired
- Pain in the lumbar region and the calves
- A drag sensation in the abdomen
Other common symptoms associated with leucorrhoea are
- Frequent headaches
- constipation
- intense itching
In extreme cases when leucorrhoea becomes chronic, the patient can develop black patches under the eyes and become irritable.
As said earlier, the condition can be treated in the early stage and for this you can try some simple home remedies for leucorrhoea which are listed below:
Home Remedies for Leucorrhoea using mango and fenugreek seeds
- Mango is excellent for the treatment of leucorrhoea. Therefore you can prepare a paste from the inner part of the fruit and directly apply on the vagina.
- Another very helpful drug that can relieve leucorrhoea is fenugreek seeds. Prepare a douche using two or three teaspoon of fenugreek seeds. Boil it in a liter of water and once it starts boiling put it on the low flame for about half an hour. Filter the solution and drink it.
Home Remedies for Leucorrhoea using rice and ladyfingers.
- A handful of rice is cooked in an open pan. Use the residue of the cooked rice and drink the water when it is hot. To taste better you can add a teaspoon of sugar. This is one of the simple home remedies for leucorrhoea and is excellent because it can relieve the condition within a week.
- Ladyfingers are used to prepare decoction that can relieve the condition. Use 200 gm of the vegetable in a liter of water and boil it till it is reduced to half. After it is filtered, add sugar or salt to the solution. This should be consumed at regular intervals of 3hours a day.
Home Remedies for Leucorrhoea using coriander seeds, walnut tree leaves and guava leaves
- One of the best natural treatments for leucorrhoea is prepared from the seeds of coriander seeds. For this, you can soak the seeds in a glass of water and keep it overnight. Drink this in the morning and continue it for a week. This is highly beneficial for the treatment of leucorrhoea.
- Walnut tree leaves can be used to prepare a douche that are used for the treatment of the condition. Boil the leaves in water until it is reduced to half and is excellent for the treatment of leucorrhoea.
- The tender leaves of Guava can also be used to prepare an effective douche. The infusion has some astringent properties that give some outstanding results for the treatment of leucorrhoea.
Home Remedies for Leucorrhoea using betel nut and herbs
- To cure and avoid the development of the condition, betel nut can be effective and useful for leucorrhoea.
- Betel nut can be crushed with the rose petals to relieve the condition.
- The roots of amaranth can be rubbed in a cup of water and then filtered. You can also use the leaves of amaranth instead of the roots. This should be taken twice a day and is one of the good home remedies for leucorrhoea.
Home Remedies for Leucorrhoea using sandalwood, cranberry and turmeric
- You can also use five drops of the sandalwood oil along with plantain in the morning and evening for the treatment for leucorrhoea.
- One of the simple home remedies for leucorrhoea is the cranberry juice that can used to relieve the problem as early as possible.
- If you notice that the discharge is less dense than you can opt for turmeric which can be taken with garlic. This has shown some very good result in curing leucorrhoea.
- Another very simple way to treat leucorrhoea is consuming a banana with a very little amount of ghee. This should be taken two times a day. It helps in subsiding some of the symptoms of leucorrhoea.
Apart from all the home remedies for leucorrhea, maintaining a good personal hygiene also plays a vital role in quick recovery of the condition. To relax the muscles around the vagina, take a hip bath with cold water for around ten minutes. Hot hip bath done regularly is also effective for the treatment of leucorrhoea.
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