Thrush is a condition which manifests itself as a yeast infection of Candida Albicans. It is also commonly known as Candidiasis or Moniliasis. Candida fungus is usually present in the body. When this Candida fungus overgrows, it causes symptoms, and this condition is known as thrush. The most commonly occurring thrush is oral thrush and vaginal thrush. The main symptoms of thrush are white creamy patches or lesions on the tongue and inner cheeks, along with a moist mouth. Other symptoms are redness, soreness, and cracks at the corner of the mouth. Vaginal thrush has symptoms like itching, pain, and discharge. Thrush occurs in people whose immunity has weakened due to disease, stress or drug use. It is also common in people having antibiotics and birth control pills, and in pregnant women. The medication disturbs the balance of microorganisms in the mouth and vagina. Treatment for thrush covers a broad spectrum. These remedies are made up of natural substances and are well proven. The primary target of homeopathic remedies is to stimulate and boost the body’s weakened immune system. Homeopathic remedies for thrush are very safe and effective for all age groups and do not have any toxic effect on the body. The best aspect of considering treatment is that it eradicates the recurrence of the disease. 

Homeopathic Remedies for Thrush

Top grade remedies for thrush are Borax, Mercuris Solublis, and Helonias. Borax is an excellent treatment for thrush and works well, especially in children. Mercurius Solublis helps in cases with a moist mouth, sore gums, and profuse salivation. Vaginal thrush with severe itching and hot, swollen vulva is treated well with Helonias.

1. Homeopathic Treatment for Oral Thrush

The most recommended remedies for oral thrush are Borax, Mercurius Solublis, Nitricum Acidum, and Candida Albicans.

Borax is a well-indicated medicine for thrush with white fungus growth, especially in children. It is the most prescribed homeopathic remedy for thrush with white lesions or patches of fungus, especially in the children. The patient complains of a hot mouth with severe tenderness. The thrush easily bleeds upon touching, and there is a bitter taste in the mouth.

Mercurius Solublis is a very effective treatment for thrush with a moist mouth and increased saliva. The tongue is thick and heavy, with a moist yellow coating, and spongy gums. Offensive odor from the mouth, along with soreness of gums is treated well with Mercurius Solublis.

Nitric Acidum is good medicine for thrush with severe pain. The patient has a clean tongue, with patches in the center. Thrush is present with sharp, splinter-like pains and offensive breath.

Candida Albicans is an excellent treatment for thrush with marked redness. The patient complains of white lesions or patches in the mouth, generally on the inner cheeks and tongue.

2. Homeopathic Treatment for Vaginal Thrush

The most indicated remedies for vaginal thrush are Pulsatilla, Helonias, and Sepia.

Pulsatilla is the most effective medicine for thrush with white, creamy and thick vaginal discharge. In such cases, the discharge is thick like cream, and the vulva is swollen.

Helonias is an excellent treatment for thrush with intense itching. The genitals are hot, red and swollen. The main complaint is of violent itching and an inflamed vulva.

Sepia is another very effective medicine for thrush with intolerable pain. Sharp pains with severe itching in the vulva is treated well with Sepia. Sepia works well for milky, yellowish discharge which occurs in big lumps and a lot of itching.