Complementary and Alternative Therapies
Use only one of the following douches at one time. Do not douche during menstrual periods. For first time or acute infection try the vinegar douche or boric acid capsules. For chronic vaginitis, use the herbal combination douche. For recurrent vaginitis, use the Betadine douche. Stop douching if you are in pain or your symptoms get worse.
White vinegar: 1 to 2 tbsp. to 1 pint of water. Douche daily for 10 to 14 days.
Boric acid: One capsule (600 mg) inserted daily for 10 to 14 days. May cause irritation or problems from systemic absorption.
Herbal combination: Mix equal parts of oregano leaf (Oreganum vulgare), goldenseal root (Hydrastis canadensis), and coneflower (Echinacea purpurea). Steep 1 heaping tbsp. of herbal mixture in 1 pint of water. Cool and douche daily for 10 to 14 days.
Povidone iodine (Betadine): Douche with one part iodine to 100 parts water twice daily for 10 to 14 days. Prolonged use can suppress thyroid function.
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