Oregano Oil
You can treat yeast infections with over-the-counter medications. Still, natural home remedies may appeal more to patients who are wary of pharmaceuticals or want to treat the infection in conjunction with other holistic approaches. One natural home remedy is oregano oil.
Oregano oil is an antimicrobial derived from the herb oregano (Origanum vulgare). It has been used for thousands of years to treat various ailments, including respiratory and digestive issues and fungal infections. In recent years, oregano oil has been used to treat yeast infections in women and men.
A research study found that oregano oil was as effective at treating vaginal yeast infections as clotrimazole (a yeast infection drug). Another study found that oral administration of oregano oil was just as effective at treating oral thrush (a yeast infection of the mouth) as fluconazole (another antifungal drug).
Additionally, oregano oil has not been associated with any serious adverse events or side effects, which is an important consideration when treating a yeast infection.
