Yeast Infection Symptoms Relieve: Natural and Synthetic Antifungals.

There are a variety of antifungals, both: natural and synthetic.
Natural antifungals are available in supermarkets, while human synthesized are found in pharmacies.

Here is a list of antifungal drugs and herbs that can be used to kill Candida.

Diflucan – a Pfizer developed drug with fluconasole as the active ingredient, is widely used all over the world to treat Candida and its symptoms. Its advantage is the commodity to use: as the prescription information says, one capsule is enough to treat the acute vulvo-vaginal candidiasis. At least it is enough to relieve the Candida symptoms.

Nystatin – a 1960-th developed drug which is good for mouth and intestinal Candida infections. This drug is almost zero absorbed in the blood stream that is why only gastro-intestinal Candida symptoms can be relieved by taking it orally. It also may be used as a wash suspension. The suspension form is used for the treatment of the thrush. The unguent form is used to treat the diaper rash.

Nysoral – ketokonazole. Is considered toxic according to some studies, that is why the main form sold now in pharmacies is the ketokonazole shampoo. Suitable for skin Candida symptoms.

Natural antifungals are those recommended by holistic practitioners:

Grapefruit seed extract can be used for skin candida symptoms relieve and for enemas recipes. To relieve candida skin symptoms, it is applied alone or mixed with tea tree oil. It can be added in lotion or salve.

Tea tree oil is used for gastro-intestinal candidiasis. It is an extract of the tea tree – an Australia native tree. Tea tree oil can also be used for skin and nail candida infections.

Garlic is well known for ots antifungal, antiviral and antimicrobial properties. Pasteur, the father of modern microbiology and the inventor of vaccination used its properties to fight bacteria. It was found to be active against 24 stains of Candida and only 2 stains can resist the garlic.
Garlic also contains germanium – an element that stimulates the production of interferon – the natural infection-killer. The interferon is also responsible for some cancer protection.

Propolis is a tree resin produced by bees, and has some antimicrobial and antifungal activity. It is widely used in Europe for cough and colds. Also, it can be used to relieve Candida symptoms. It is applied topically or used orally.

Echinacea (echinacea angustifolia and echinacea purpurea) is a plant that has some antiseptic (antifungal and antimicrobial) effects. Accordind to some sources it also has cortisone-like effect. It also helps wound healing.

Oregano extract is a widely used antimicotic. According to holistic healers it is more potent than nystatin. However, no comparative studies can be found on the internet. Oregano extract is available in liquid and tableted form.

Some holistic helpers recommend hemp protein as a cure for yeat infection symptoms.

Article from Candida Symptoms blog.