There are many natural remedies that have been known to be effective in stopping vaginal discharge and odor. The following are some simple home remedies that help in getting rid of the bad smell.
1. Cider vinegar is known to be to a highly effective natural remedy for curing vaginal discharge and odor. You need to take bath in warm water in which Cider Vinegar is added. It is known to neutralize the alkaline conditions that are caused in the vaginal area by the odor causing bacteria. It is also known to provide soothing relief from soreness, as well as itching.
2. Yogurt is known to be another effective natural remedy for getting rid of vaginal discharge and odor. Yogurt contains ‘probiotic’ or good bacteria that help in eliminating the bad bacteria. You can include yogurt in your diet in order to get rid of the problem. You can also use a tampon dipped in yogurt too, as it is also known to give good results.
3. Essential oils such as tea tree oil are also known to help in getting rid of the odor. Tea tree works by killing the odor causing bacteria.
4. Garlic is known to be a very effective natural remedy to get rid of vaginal discharge and odor. It has been in fact known to be used for several thousand years for this purpose. Garlic has anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties that help to get rid of the harmful bacteria. Those who cannot take raw garlic cloves can always choose garlic capsules.
5. A douche made up of water into which one teaspoon of grape seed extract is mixed, is known to be another effective home remedy for stopping the bad smell.