Bacterial Vaginosis Home Remedy Using Barberry

Conditions Treated: Gynecology

Specific Conditions Treated: Bacterial Vaginosis

Ingredients Used: Barberry

Description: Bacterial Vaginosis is caused by an overgrowth of bacteria normally present in the vagina. Bacterial Vaginosis is sometimes called nonspecific vaginitis or gardnerella vaginitis. Bacterial Vaginosis may occur simultaneously with other infections or sexually transmitted diseases. The leaves and roots of Barberry were as effective as common antibacterials like penicillin, amoxycillin, ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, Genticyn or Fluoroquinolones. They work in a similar way as these antibiotic drugs do in treating Bacterial Vaginosis. Also there is no any side effects associated with them. Hence Barberry is called as a natural alternative to above mentioned antibiotic drugs available over the counter. Barberry is also known by other names such as Berberis heterophylla, Jaundice Berry, Berberis and pepperidge bush.

Directions For Use: A powder is prepared with leaves and roots of Barberry. One teaspoon of this powder is then boiled in a cup of of water for about 10 min. Then strain and cool it. Drink this tea thrice daily for 3 days. The antibacterial property of leaves and roots will come in the tea, thus treats Bacterial Vaginosis.

Not To Use With: As such no specific precaution needs to be followed while using Barberry in the treatment of Bacterial Vaginosis.

Side Effects: None are seen. As Barberry is safe and well tolerated in the treatment of Bacterial Vaginosis.

Expected Results: The symptoms of Bacterial Vaginosis have shown to be resolved in 3 days of the treatment with Barberry.

Expected Results Within: 3 days