Home remedies for chlamydia

Home remedies for chlamydia /
An infection with the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis (chlamydia) is a sexually transmitted disease. This can affect both women and men. The infectious disease is often almost asymptomatic, so that the infected or act as an unconscious transmitter. Symptoms include purulent discharge (see vaginal discharge), itching and / or urinary symptoms. In the worst case, especially if the disease leads to chronicity, it can lead to infertility after years in the woman and to the man to the inability to conceive. Chlamydia infection is a disease that necessarily a doctor visit and requires antibiotic treatment. Here you can refrain from any self-medication. However, there are some home remedies that can positively accompany conventional therapy.


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  • Enough liquid
  • Helpful herbal teas
  • nasturtium
  • horseradish
  • Colostrum for the intestine
  • Oregano oil
  • Heilerde
  • propolis
  • cranberry
  • Cistus (Cystus incanus)
  • Hip bath with chamomile mud
  • Hip bath with yarrow
  • Envelope with warm salt pad
  • Healthy eating
  • News on Chlamydia
  • General at the end

Enough liquid

Sufficient hydration is very important. Especially when pathogens are in the urinary system, they must be flushed out by enough liquid. Alone the drinking of still water helps. Frequent urination is the goal, even if it is associated with temporary pain. Chlamydia often causes a urethral infection, which can develop bad luck to an extremely painful pyelonephritis.

The health risks of Chlamydia infection should not be underestimated, so if suspected in any case a doctor should be consulted. Image: Coloures-pic / fotolia.com

Helpful herbal teas

The flushing of the urinary system is supported by certain herbal teas, which have a special healing effect. Field horsetail is very supportive of bacterial and inflammatory diseases of the body, it also dehydrates and flushes our organism. Also recommended is sage, which is an anti-inflammatory remedy for genital infections. Other helpful teas are nettle, goldenrod and bearberry leaves. Echinacea as an extract or in capsule form can also help the immune system modulating effect to get through the disease phase better.

nasturtium

The nasturtium - pretty to look at with great healing properties - is mainly used in diseases that are associated with fungi or bacteria. The mustard oil glycosides contained therein have an antibiotic effect. Fresh or dried leaves can be used for a tea, which should take about seven to ten minutes.

horseradish

Unfortunately, horseradish is no longer given the attention it deserves. Fresh horseradish is very healthy, has a wide range of uses and was once an important remedy for many ailments. This not only works with viral infections, such as influenza, but is above all antibacterial effect. Two teaspoons of freshly grated horseradish every day, as a substitute in rubbed form from the glass, stimulate the immune system and can also be used as home remedies for chlamydia.

Horseradish unfolds its healing ingredients especially when freshly grated for internal use. Did you know that he even works against flu viruses? (Image: photocrew / fotolia.com)

Colostrum for the intestine

The main part of the human immune system is in the gut. Therefore, this is also the basis for a healthy defense. However, if antibiotics are taken, which is inevitable with chlamydia, unfortunately, they eliminate many of the "good", physiological gut bacteria that are important for a smoothly functioning immune system. The colostrum contains vitamins, amino acids, but above all immunoglobulins, which can fight against the invading bacteria and thus ensure a balance in the intestine. Colostrum is available in the form of capsules, chewable tablets and as a drink solution commercially.

Oregano oil

Not only with unwanted mushrooms Oregano helps our body to find a natural balance again. It can also have a resounding effect against parasites and microbes. Caution: Oregano oil can inhibit iron absorption in the body and therefore should not be taken permanently to avoid iron deficiency. Especially recommended is the use in capsule form, as the oil can be irritating to the skin.

Heilerde

Healing earth can be used both externally and internally. Healing earth binds toxins and pathogens and can carry them out of the body in a completely natural way. This simple home remedy is therefore absolutely worth a try to fight chlamydia. Especially when in connection with taking the antibiotic, the intestine is a bit confused and the sufferers suffer from diarrhea.

propolis

Propolis is the putty resin of bees. It is produced by the bees mostly from tree resins and saliva. They use this to build, isolate, and disinfect their hive, as well as to ward off invaders. The bee colony protects itself from infections with the help of propolis. Propolis has a strong anti-microbial effect and is a very good home remedy, especially in the fight against bacteria. Propolis preparations are available in the form of capsules, lozenges and drops commercially. It is important to pay attention to the quality and purity. In the application should be started with small amounts, as this natural antibiotic can cause allergic reactions.

The propolis is visible in the picture on the edge of the honeycomb frame, in the form of rust-colored "dirt". It also has a wound healing effect. (Image: gudrin / fotolia.com)

cranberry

Cranberries have become a commonly used remedy. They contain a lot of vitamin C and thus have a positive effect on the health of the urinary tract. Vitamin C has many functions in the body and is essential for a functioning immune system. In chlamydia infection, especially in men, the urethra is often affected. Here, the supply of the small berry can help as a juice or in the form of capsules.

Cistus (Cystus incanus)

The cistus is known to have a very positive effect on the immune system. It has antiviral, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and is a great radical scavenger. As a tea or in the form of lozenges, Cystus can support the treatment of chlamydia as well as antibiotic therapy.

Hip bath with chamomile mud

Choosing the right herbs and doing a sitz bath - that can relieve symptoms and speed healing. The sitz baths should not be used too often, preferably only two to three times a week. It is important to ensure that the kidneys are covered with warm water and the bathroom is pleasantly air-conditioned. For the chamomile, a good handful of chamomile flowers and a pint of boiling water make a tea. This should be pulled for at least 15 minutes and then added to the water after straining. To support the effect, two or three drops of tea tree oil can be added to the chamomile. The camomile has an anti-inflammatory effect and the tea tree oil has antiviral and antibacterial.

Hip bath with yarrow

The yarrow is a well-known home remedy for menstrual problems, especially by their antispasmodic and hemostatic properties. However, this herb has other healing properties. Yarrow herb has an anti-inflammatory effect on the mucous membranes. So this remedy is also well suited for the treatment of Chlamydia infection. 100 grams of dried yarrow herb is poured over one liter of boiling water. The whole thing should then draw for about twenty minutes, before this, after straining, the bath water can be added.

Together camomile and genuine yarrow develop a wound-healing effect on and in the body, in addition, inflammatory enzymes are inhibited. (Image: fotoknips / fotolia.com)

Envelope with warm salt pad

Diseases in the genitourinary tract require heat. A warm salt dressing is an easy-to-use home remedy and a great heat source that also has anti-inflammatory effects. The pad is placed in the area of ​​the lower abdomen at least once a day for about twenty minutes. A finished linen bag, filled with salt, which can be got in the health food store, is warmed up in the microwave for this purpose and is then immediately ready for use.

Healthy eating

A healthy diet should be taken for granted. However, in times of an infection especially pay attention to it. Daily fresh fruit, seasonal vegetables and a portion of natural yoghurt with right-turning lactic acid are recommended. Meat and sausage are best consumed only a maximum of twice a week. Sufficient hydration is essential.

News on Chlamydia

According to studies, higher levels of protection against chlamydia and other sexually transmitted diseases exist when pubic hair remains on the body. Epidermal micro-lesions make it easier for pathogens to enter the body. Another problem for the patient is that infections with chlamydia are often misdiagnosed. Especially with a recurring or persistent urinary tract infection from the bacteria of the urine test and a bacterial culture should be created to determine the exact cause. Talk openly with your doctor if you had unprotected intercourse with a new partner.

General at the end

A chlamydia infection is a disease that by no means arbitrary should be treated. A urine test at the doctor shows quite quickly whether this disease is present and an antibiotic is needed. In the treatment of the partner is necessarily involved, otherwise a mutual recontamination could take place. In the presence of Chlamydia infection care should be taken to ensure adequate but not exaggerated hygiene. The abdomen and feet should always be kept warm. The home remedies mentioned are only suitable to support the conventional medical treatment, but they can replace in any case. If a chlamydia infection is suspected, the family doctor or gynecologist / urologist should first be consulted to get a reliable diagnosis. (sw, dp, updated 18/06/2018)