BV is caused by an imbalance of the naturally occurring bacteria in the vagina. (Otherwise known as Healthy vaginal microbiota ) consists mainly of genus Lactobacillus, such as L. crispatus, and the lactic acid they produce is thought to protect against infection by pathogenic species.
lactobacilli have been generally considered as the gatekeepers of the vaginal ecosystem
During imbalance : increase in Gardnerellavaginalis and Peptostreptococcusanaerobius and Candidiasis (yeast infection) and a decrease in the number of Lactobacillus species that comprise the healthy vaginal microbiota will occur. This will further lead to increase in Gram negative anaerobes, E.Coli and other Bacteriae which leads to further infection.
Mostly due to douching, new sex partner, antibiotics, and using an intrauterine device among others.
However, it is not considered a sexually transmitted infection.
Common symptoms include increased vaginal discharge that often smells like fish. The discharge is usually white or gray in color. Burning with urination may occur Occasionally there may be no symptoms. BV is the most common vaginal infection in women of reproductive age.
Tea tree oil (Melaleucaal ternifolia) is a powerful natural essential oil that can be used successfully to treat a vaginal yeast infection; or any other type of Candida infection
Tea Tree Oil has antibiotic, germicidal, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties.
There are about 100 bio-active components in tree tea oil such as Cineole, Terpinen-4-ol, Terpinene, Cymene, and Pinene. From all the compounds, Terpinen-4-ol is the main active ingredient of the oil, which has anti-microbial properties. Terpenoids provides anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties to the oil and make it powerful to fight against fungus, viruses and the bacteria.
Tea tree oil (TTO), or melaleuca oil, is an essential oil with a fresh camphoraceous odor and a colour that ranges from pale yellow to nearly colourless and clear. It is taken from the leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia, which is native to Southeast Queensland and the Northeast coast of New South Wales, Australia.
vaginal wash with Hijeen V would be very effective to combat Pathogens causing vaginosis.
Using Tea Tree Oil Topically on the Vagina
Team Tree oil has been proven to be able to kill yeasts–mostly due to the antifungal fatty acids that comprise the oil. It would be wise to start out with a weak concentration of tea tree oil in carrier oil and apply it to a small area of the vagina. You can keep increasing the amount of tea tree oil as long as your body doesn’t react negatively to it. In addition to using tea tree oil topical or in the vagina,
A few nights of this treatment should really give a powerful blow to the yeast overgrowing in the vagina!
Tea Tree Oil Bath ( SITZ BATH )
Tea tree oil can feel invigorating when using it in a sitz bath. A sitz bath is a shallow bath that is designed to allow water to come in contact with the area around the rectum and vagina.A real and natural vaginal wash. If you feel any discomfort from the tea tree oil in the sitz bath, discontinue the treatment immediately.