Using Boric Acid as Yeast Infection Cure

Boric acid is a white, crystal, odorless powder that has anti-fungal and anti-septic properties. It’s very effective against treating fungal infections, as it interferes with its reproduction and curbs its spread.

Many medical treatments for yeast infections, such as capsules and vaginal creams that may come with or without a prescription, actually contain boric acid. But you can use this in its purest form and make your own boric acid suppository at home.

Precautions

Be advised that pregnant women are not supposed to use a boric acid treatment. Also, amounts must be carefully and sparingly measured; follow directions well, as boric acid can be harmful. While clinical studies have proven that it works effectively as a suppository, this should also never be ingested orally or used to threat thrush in children, or even be applied to open wounds. Poisoning through boric acid can result in nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and acute problems in the circulatory system.

Homemade Boric Acid Suppository

In doing this treatment, prepare the following in your kitchen:

• Boric acid powder, which can be purchased at the pharmacy or health food store
• Organic coconut oil, which is available at the supermarket or grocery
• Probiotics, which you can buy at drugstores in capsule form
• Ice stick tray
• Bowl
• Whisk

Procedure

1. Melt at coconut oil in the stove or microwave. You should have at least half a cup of it. The coconut oil works to soothe the itching and inflammation, as it provides a lubricating effect in the affected part. It also has anti-fungal properties that work together with the boric acid.

2. In a bowl, pour the coconut oil, and then add 2 teaspoons of boric acid. Mix these together.

3. Empty the contents of the probiotic capsules into the bowl. This works to restore the pH levels of the area down there.

4. Mix using a whisk or a fork so that there are no clumps. The solution should at least be paste-like in consistency and should not be powdery.

5. Pour this in the ice tray and keep in the freezer.

How To Apply

• Take the boric acid suppository out of the freezer only when you are ready to use it, as the solution actually melts fast.
• When you’re ready, insert this in the vaginal opening, as you would any tampon and leave it there for the better part of the day.
• Do not forget to wear unscented panty liners when you do this because the leaks can be messy.

It is recommended that this boric acid treatment be administered for two weeks or 14 days. While generally safe, discontinue using the treatment when the conditions do not seem to improve, as it may only cause complications. Do refer to the doctor to be better guided.

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