Learn how to use chamomile douching for vaginal itching, inflammation, and other women’s problems. But first.
The botanical name of chamomile, “Matricaria“, comes from the Latin word “matrix” which means mother, grandmother, and womb. Coincidentally or not, its hollow flower cap resembles the structure of the uterus. Chamomile has beneficial for the vagina, while the blue-colored essential oil obtained from chamomile flowers has cooling and anti-inflammatory properties due to its high aniline and chamazulene content. But more importantly, chamomile is an amazing herb for vaginal itching, inflammation and irritation. Before we show you how to use chamomile douching for vaginal itching, let’s see why is chamomile effective for vaginal itching.
Is Chamomile Effective for Vaginal Itching?
The main active substance in chamomile flowers is found in their essential oil, which contains bisabolol and chamazulene (antibiotic substances), which prevent the multiplication of bacteria and fungi. Apart from this, the chamomile flowers also contain sesquiterpene lactones (matricin, matricarin, etc), flavonoids, coumarins, and mucilages with anti-inflammatory, cicatrizing, antimicrobial, antimycotic, antispastic, and slightly calming effects. Chamomile also favors menstruation, therefore, is an effective remedy for bacterial vaginal discharge, or acute mycotic infections of the vagina. Now let’s see how to use chamomile douching for vaginal itching.
“Chamomile powder, about two and a half grams, added to wine and drunk, alongside the steam sitz baths with chamomile flowers scaled in water induce childbirth. That’s why women and especially midwives must have always a supply of chamomile so that they can use it when needed.”
(Jacobus Tabernaemontanus, “The Book of Herbs“, 1731)
How to Use Chamomile Douching for Vaginal Itching
To prepare the chamomile infusion, steep 2 tbsp of chamomile flowers in a cup of boiling water for 15 minutes. Strain and allow to cool down until it reaches body temperature. Optionally, add 1-2 tbsp of apple cider vinegar with the mother (ideally organic), for the probiotic effects. Fill your douche bulb with the lukewarm infusion and carefully insert it into the vagina. Do this procedure in the bathtub/shower, while standing. Hold the tea for 5-10 minutes, then eliminate it.
Instead of the vaginal bulb, you can also use a clean, single-use 10 ml syringe (without the needle!!!) to insert the infusion into the vagina. If the itching is acute, repeat the procedure two or three times a day, but if the discharge and itching persist, we advise you to consult a gynecologist. This vaginal chamomile douching is excellent for vaginal itching, as well as for preventing vaginal irritations following intercourse or cleaning the vagina when experiencing oul-smelling or itchy discharge.
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You can also use the chamomile flower infusion prepared above for vaginal washes, to reduce inflammation and soothe itching at the entrance of the vagina. Of course, you can use this infusion to make compresses, or even imbue tampons or sitz baths, in which you can add a few drops of herbal tinctures of chamomile or other soothing and anti-inflammatory herbs.
These topical remedies have been effective for itching at the entrance to the vagina or eczema in the perineal area, especially alongside natural antibiotics. If you’ve enjoyed learning how to use chamomile douching for vaginal itching, please share this article. This way you help more women learn how to use chamomile for vaginal itching and irritations. Stay healthy, naturally!
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