Yeast infection in both men and women can be an annoying thing. Even
more troublesome is the fact that some treatments won't actually stop
a recurring yeast infection, or may even make the problem worse.
That's why some people turn to natural yeast infection remedies.
Remember, you should always consult your doctor if you think you have
a yeast infection. If a doctor isn't enough to cure your yeast
infection, then you can try the following 2 natural yeast infection
remedies that work like a charm:
Reishi
Known as a medicinal mushroom, Reishi is thought to be one of the few
such mushrooms to be so widely available in the world.
In Japan, Reishi is known as the phantom mushroom due to the fact
that such a small amount of mushrooms can be found at any given time.
This is compounded by the fact that these wild mushrooms grow on old
Japanese plum trees.
Thanks to Shigeaki Mori though, we now have the ability to cultivate
these mushrooms, thereby ensuring, if not an abundance, at least an
adequate supply of these mushrooms for the world. Reishi is known to
be particularly effective against yeast infections amongst other
things, and you should be able to find it in health food stores.
I've found that Reishi is available in the form of the natural
mushroom, in tablets, teas, tinctures, and syrups. Talk with a health
food specialist or a qualified medical practitioner before taking
Reishi in any form though. Side effects aren't all that common
although they can occur, especially if you're taking it on a long
term basis.
Also if you're allergic to mushrooms of any sort you should stay away
from Reishi. And if you are thinking of taking it for long time
periods then you might want to consult a trained herbalist for proper
directions.
Another thing that you might want to take note of if you're thinking
of taking Reishi in food form, is not to eat the Reishi mushroom raw.
First boil the Reishi mushroom to get rid of any bacteria that might
have been growing on them during the cultivation period.
Osha
Although you may think that this herb is oriental in origin, I have
to break it to you -- Osha is American.
It's a perennial herb that's found on the American Rockies. As one of
the active ingredients of Osha acts against bacteria and yeast cells,
it has been found to be a great aid in getting rid of yeast
infections.
Although Osha can be found in tincture form, it might be combined
with other antibacterial herbs such as Echinacea and Goldenseal. You
might want to make certain that you're not allergic to any of these
ingredients before you take this tincture for your yeast infection.
Some people for instance are allergic to Echinacea.
You should also avoid taking Osha over long periods of time, and if
you're pregnant you will definitely want to avoid taking this herb as
it can cause uterine contractions. When taking this or any other
herb, it really is best if you consult your doctor first. This is a
good way to avoid any problems from arising
later.

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