Home Remedies for Fungal Infection

Apple cider vinegar is a very common remedy for any kind of fungal infection. Apple vinegar has antimicrobial properties and it also helps in eliminating the fungus causing the infection. Along with this, its acidic natural properties protect against infection and accelerate healing.

Use apple vinegar in two ways -

First way -

• First of all, put two spoons of apple vinegar in a cup of warm water and then drink this mixture.
• Drink this mixture twice a day.

Second way -

• Apart from this, mix apple cider vinegar with an equal amount of water and then apply it to the affected area.
• Leave it like this for half an hour.
• You can also keep your affected area immersed in it for half an hour.
• After half an hour wipe that area with a towel.

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You can also use curd to treat fungal infections. The properties of probiotics in curd do not allow the fungus to grow as it continues to produce lactic acid.

Use curd in three ways -

First way -

• First of all, put cotton in curd and then apply it to the affected area.
• Leave it like this for half an hour and then wash the area with warm water.
• Make sure to apply it twice a day until the infection clears up.

Second way -

• During vaginal infection, dip the tampon in curd and keep it in the vagina for two hours.
• Repeat this process twice throughout the day.

Third way -

• Along with this, make sure to consume curd in your daily diet.
• Apply curd twice or thrice a day till the infection goes away.

Garlic has antiviral properties and is very effective for any kind of fungal infection. It also has antibacterial and antibiotic properties that accelerate healing.

Use garlic in three ways -

First way -

• First crush two garlic cloves and then add a few drops of olive oil to make a paste.
• Now apply this paste on the affected area and leave it like this for half an hour.
• Then wash the area with lukewarm water and gently exfoliate the skin.
• Do this process twice a day to get rid of this infection.

Second way -

• To treat vaginal fungal infection, firstly wrap a clove of garlic in a silk cloth and then keep it in the vagina for half an hour.
• Repeat this process once daily for a few days.

Third way -

• Along with this, you can eat garlic by mixing it into your diet.
• And you can also take garlic supplements after consulting a doctor.

Tea tree oil is a natural antifungal compound that helps kill the fungus that causes fungal infections. Along with this, its antiseptic properties prevent the spread of infection.

Use tea tree oil in three ways -

First way -

• First of all, mix equal amounts of tea tree oil and olive oil or almond oil.
• Now apply this mixture to the affected area several times throughout the day.

Second way -

• Apart from this, take tea tree oil thrice and Aloe Vera gel once.
• Now mix both of them well.
• Then apply this mixture to your affected area and rub it lightly.
• Do this process twice a day.

Third way -

• For vaginal infections, put a few drops of tea tree oil in your tampon and then place it in your vulva for two to three hours.
• Do repeat this process several times throughout the day.

Note - Pregnant women should not use tea tree oil remedies.

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Coconut oil is a very effective home remedy for any kind of fungal infection. It contains fatty acids which reduce fungal infections. These fatty acids act as natural fungicides that kill fungi.

Use coconut oil in three ways -

First way -

• First, apply coconut oil to the affected area and then wait till it dries.
• Repeat this process two or three times a day until the infection is gone.

Second way -

• Apart from this, mix coconut and cinnamon oil in equal quantities and then apply it to the affected area.
• Do repeat this remedy twice a day.

Third way -

• For vaginal infection, dip a tampon in coconut oil and then place it in the vagina.
• Leave it like this for two hours.
• After removing the tampon, wash the area with lukewarm water.
• Repeat this process once a day until the infestation is gone.

Tea contains tannins that kill the fungus that causes fungal infections. Along with this, tea has antibiotic and astringent properties that remove the infection of fungal infections such as burning, swelling, and skin irritation.

Use tea in two ways –

First way -

• Keep the tea bag in hot water for 10 minutes.
• Now remove that bag from hot water and then keep it in the fridge for half an hour.
• Now apply this cold tea bag to the affected area.
• Repeat this remedy thrice a day until the infection is gone.

Second way -

• For toenails or athlete's feet, steep 5 tea bags in 4 cups of hot water for five minutes.
• Now wait for the water to cool down and then keep the affected area in it for half an hour to boil.
• Repeat this process twice a day for five to six weeks.

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Oregano oil has antifungal properties that fight the fungus that causes fungal infections. Along with this, its antimicrobial properties help in protecting against fungal infections.

Use oregano oil in three ways -

First way -

• First, mix oregano oil and olive oil.
• Now apply this mixture to the affected area and leave it like this for a few hours.

Second way -

• Apart from this, you put three drops of oregano oil in a glass of water and then drink this mixture.
• Drink this mixture twice a day.

Third way -

• Along with this, you can eat one or two capsules of oregano twice a day after your diet.

Note - Never use oregano oil mixed with alcohol.

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Olive leaves have antifungal and antimicrobial properties that help eliminate fungus. Along with this, it strengthens immunity and also improves rapidly.

Use olive leaves in two ways -

First way -

• First of all, mix some olive leaves and then prepare a paste.
• Now apply this paste to your affected area.
• Leave it like this for half an hour.
• Now wash the area with warm water and then gently scrub the skin.
• Repeat this remedy once or twice throughout the day.

Second way -

• Apart from this, drink two or three cups of olive leaves tea.
• To make this tea, first, boil one or two teaspoons of crushed and dried olive leaves in a cup of water for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Now filter this mixture and drink it.

Turmeric is an excellent natural antiseptic, antibiotic, and antifungal agent. Along with this, its healing properties improve quickly and protect against infection.

Use turmeric in two ways -

First way -

• First of all, extract the juice of raw turmeric root.
• Now apply that juice to the affected area.
• Leave that juice like this for two to three hours.
• Then clean that area with lukewarm water.
• Do repeat this remedy several times throughout the day.

Second way -

• First of all, mix one spoon of turmeric in one cup of milk.
• Now add honey to it and then drink that mixture hot.
• This mixture will keep your immunity right and will also protect you from infection.

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Cranberry has antifungal properties that treat fungus in a very good way.

How to use Cranberry -

• Drink a glass of cranberry juice several times a day for a few months.
• This will speed up the improvement.
• Apart from this, you can also buy cranberry tablets from chemists.
• Make sure to consume them two or three times a day.

Apart from these home remedies, maintain good hygiene as well which will help in keeping the fungal infection at bay. If your infection is severe, see your doctor.

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Anyone can get a fungal infection due to fungus. They are present outside or inside the body. Also, they are contagious, which can happen from one person to another. Therefore, cleanliness should be taken care of as much as possible. Problems like this fungal infection can be avoided. On the other hand, even if someone gets a fungal infection, then in this situation the home remedies mentioned here can prove to be effective.

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