By Amanda Hewitt


Increasingly, people turn to herbal treatments involving chamomile for thrush treatments, as they look for remedies which do not have a chemical basis. Thrush is a fungal infection caused by a yeast called candida. This is carried in the body with no problem by most people in areas of the body which are often moist or damp.

The yeast is carried in most people's bodies without causing any harm whatsoever. However, sometimes the immune system may become unbalanced in some way and an infection can result. Thrush tends to occur in areas of the body which are often damp, like the mouth, genitals or armpits; breastfeeding mothers often suffer from the condition on their nipples.

Symptoms are usually soreness and redness in the affected area, which also becomes itchy and inflamed. Curing the condition completely can often be tricky, but herbal supplements can help keep it in check. Chamomile is one of a number of herbs which are believed to work to alleviate the symptoms of the condition.

The use of chamomile by human beings goes back many thousands of years, with the herbal extract being processed in a number of different ways. Roman and German are the two varieties of the plant most commonly used medicinally. The two types possess the same medical qualities, but the German variety is the one which is more commonly used in the United States.

The plant is perhaps best known for its reported sedative effects, with many people viewing it as an effective remedy for insomnia. Many use it as an ingredient in a bed time drink, while it has also been accredited with qualities which may help the digestive system. Some believe that it helps treat thrush as it works against an excess of yeast in the body.

The herb extract can also be incorporated into salves or ointments, which can then be applied to the skin. It should be noted though that the herb is a member of the ragweed family of plants, to which some people are allergic. If the application to the skin aggravates any feelings of itchiness then use should be discontinued.

As with any kind of medical treatment, professional advice should be sought before using chamomile for thrush. Even products which are considered entirely natural can have unforeseen side effects. Even when a product has been shown to work on one person, different circumstances may mean that it does not work in the same way for someone else.




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