Herbal Treatment for Candida

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Herbal Treatment for the Candida diseases includes the following use of the Herbs
Cymbopogon Citratus (Lemon Grass): This herb mainly helps in the re-generation of the cells and to treat intestinal infections. This is possible because of the anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties present in this herb and can help to repair intestinal walls that have been damaged by Candida overgrowth.

Calendula Officinalis: This is having strong anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties which improves the systemic functioning of the body and removes the unwanted toxins from the body.

Tabebuia impetiginosa (Pau d'arco bark): They contain Lapachol and beta-lapachone, Researches have shown that these two have anti-fungal properties as potent as ketoconazole, a common antifungal drug, used in the treatment of Candidiasis and yeast infections.

Foods, herbs to Consume
• Garlic: Garlic is a natural antibiotic, unlike artificially manufactured antibiotics that kill all bacteria; garlic only destroys the unfriendly bacteria and at the same time assists the development of the friendly bacteria present in the digestive system.

• B Vitamins: Most of the patients suffering from Candida infections have the deficiency of certain vitamins and minerals such as B6 and C, zinc, magnesium, folic acid and iron. Taking these vitamins and minerals in tablet form or through consumption of foods containing them help to reduce the Candida risk.

Foods and other items to Avoid
• Avoid antibiotics
 

• Avoid eating Cheese overripe or mouldy fruits and fruit juices.

• Avoid Sugar

• White flour or refined carbohydrates: Avoid anything made with white flour, i.e., bread, breadcrumbs, cakes, pasta, etc., as simple carbohydrates break down in the body to form sugars.