Oral thrush is medically recognized as oral candidiasis, and it can be cured with the help of home remedies for oral thrush. It is an infection caused by certain fungi. As the name mentions itself, this disease affects the mucosal membranes of the mouth. Moreover, the fungus that causes this infection is known as candida albicans or candida glabrata.
There are several kinds of treatments for oral thrush. It can be treated with drops, yeast gel, tablets or lozenges that contain nystatin or miconazole. Home remedies for oral thrush is one of the good treatments for eliminating the root cause of the problem, preventing the symptoms from recurring again.
Too much eating of sugary food also contributes to the cause of oral thrush. So first thing is to avoid eating of too much sugary food and opt for high fiber diet. Another alternative to treat thrush is Gentian Violet. But this remedy is not recommended for infants. This remedy may cause some complication so it should be taken carefully. Excess use of this remedy may result into cancer. Yoghurt is also a good home remedy to cure oral thrush.
Onions is one of the best remedies to treat this problem. Eating of onion can heal the infected area. Coconut can be handy giving the infected person a hope to get his infection cured.
Tea tree oil has a lot of properties and one of them is anti fungal. All you have to do is to do is to make a simple mouth wash from few drops of the tea tree oil and water. Use it for 5-10 minutes every time. You can also put few drops on the toothbrush if the thrush has spread to your gums!
The oral thrush can actually spread from the mouth to the tongue and even up to the throat area. If you are symptoms of oral thrush, immediately consult a health professional to advice you on what is to be done. They can provide you with the list of foods to avoid and from there you can start checking out for recipes for Candida diet.
The same can be done using a crushed fresh clove of garlic or even an opened acidophilus capsule. The apple cider vinegar can be mixed with warm water and honey and made into a tasty beverage that will soothe the mouth and the throat. And coconut oil can be applied right onto the lips and mouth.
Onion and garlic contain anti fungal capabilities to kill the candida. Utilize this capability by increasing the intake of garlic to eliminate the yeast infection. White patches in the mouth can be healed with the help of onions.
Grapefruit Seed Extract experienced a very positive result. Go to the nearest pharmacy and buy a small bottle. Make a mouthwash from 10 drops of that extract and warm water. Swish it for a few minutes and try not to swallow anything.
And there are many practical home remedies for thrush, such as; never use perfumed pads, sprays and douches etc.; don't wear tight, synthetic underwear - only natural 'breathable' materials such as cotton; cease sex until the thrush is cleared; decrease sugar intake, etc.
