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Treatment of adnexitis by alternative means
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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In alternative medicine, there are quite a lot of methods for treating inflammatory processes in the female genital organs. Treatment of adnexitis with alternative means helps to strengthen the effect of the main therapy and accelerate the process of recovery.
However, before using any remedy, it is necessary to consult a doctor, since some herbs may reduce or, conversely, enhance the therapeutic effect of the medication.
Now the most effective are steam baths with a dark blue satin. To prepare the broth you need 2-3 tbsp. Spoon the herbs pour 2 liters of boiling water and boil over low heat for about 10 minutes. The resulting broth is filtered, poured into a seat that is comfortable for sitting (bath, pelvis, etc.). Take such a bath you need to cool the broth.
Ointment of Vishnevsky with adnexitis
Vishnevsky ointment is used in the complex treatment of inflammation of the appendages. Tampons with ointment alone can only be used as preventive measures for frequent inflammatory processes in the appendages.
If the treatment of adnexitis prescribed by the doctor involves the introduction of tampons with Vishnevsky ointment into the vagina, you need to know how to correctly insert tampons.
Tampons use better not purchased, but self-made. Already ready tampons have a high absorbent capacity, which significantly reduces the effectiveness of treatment. For homemade tampons, you need a small piece of cotton wool and a bandage, which makes a round swab (always leave a tail, for easier retrieval). The tampon is soaked with a small amount of ointment and inserted deep into the vagina at night. Treatment usually lasts about two weeks. The therapeutic effect of tampons does not appear immediately, but closer to the end of treatment.
If during treatment in the vagina there were unpleasant sensations (burning sensation), you should stop using tampons and consult a doctor, maybe the ointment provoked an allergy.
Propolis with adnexitis
Propolis (or bee glue) slows down the reproduction and destroys some types of bacteria, is fatal to fungi, anesthetizes, relieves inflammation, heals, increases immunity.
Treatment of adnexitis and many other gynecological diseases is effective as an auxiliary therapy, combined with traditional antibiotic therapy. Tampons with propolis and sea buckthorn oil or honey (1: 1) are effective in inflammation of the appendages, which should be placed overnight for 7-14 days.
Massage with adnexitis
In gynecology massage has a good therapeutic effect, especially in combination with physiotherapy procedures. Gynecologic massage is recommended for long-term inflammation of the appendages to prevent the formation of adhesions.
Leeches with adnexitis
Treatment of adnexitis with leeches shows good results, both with chronic and acute inflammation of the appendages. A special medical leech emits more than thirty active substances into the bloodstream of the person, which have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and other effects. After hirudotherapy, relapses are virtually eliminated. Already after the first sessions the woman feels relief, pain decreases, the temperature decreases, etc.
Treatment of adnexitis with herbs
In alternative medicine, herbs are often used to make infusions and decoctions that have anti-inflammatory, healing, analgesic, antimicrobial effect. Such properties are possessed by chamomile, celandine, nettle, oak bark, etc.
Treatment of adnexitis with douching with a solution of celandine (1 tablespoon per cup of boiling water) shows good results. When using celandine, it is important to strictly observe the proportions, since the plant has a toxic effect.
Also helps to remove the inflammation of the bath of calendula (1 pack of flowers for 3 liters of water, boil for 10 minutes). It is best to do a bath before going to bed.
Treatment of adnexitis with a furrow uterus
In alternative medicine, the treatment of adnexitis is effectively carried out with the help of a red brush and a boric uterus. Tincture is prepared from an equal number of herbs (25 grams) and vodka (0.5 liters). The mixture is insisted in a dark place for two weeks, from time to time shaking. Ready tincture used inside for 1 tsp. Three times a day for 30 minutes before a meal.
Aloe with adnexitis
Aloe extract is used as a powerful anti-inflammatory and anesthetic agent, which has proved itself in the treatment of not only gynecological diseases, but also in surgery, dermatology, dentistry, etc.
Treatment of adnexitis with the help of aloe is quite effective and helps to get rid of severe symptoms in the shortest possible time.
With adnexitis, a mixture of crushed leaves of aloe and honey (in equal amounts), which must be insisted for 20 days in a dark place, stirs occasionally. After that, the mixture is filtered, you can store the medicine in the refrigerator. Before using, the medicine is heated on a water bath, enough impregnated tampon in the vagina for the night.
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Chamomile with adnexitis
Chamomile helps well in acute and chronic inflammations of the mucosa, while it not only relieves unpleasant symptoms, but acts healing. The therapeutic effect of chamomile becomes noticeable after prolonged use.
The enemas are most effective in the anus with a decoction of chamomile, after which soreness disappears quickly. To prepare a decoction for the enema, take 1 tbsp. Spoonful of dried camomile flowers pour 200ml of boiling water. While the broth is infused, it is possible to make a cleansing enema. The enema is made with a syringe №3, it is absolutely necessary that the broth is absorbed by the intestine. From the first time is not always obtained, so you can repeat the procedure. The enema should be put once a day, with severe inflammation, you can carry out the procedure several times a day.
Treatment of adnexitis with alternative means with chamomile is recommended as an auxiliary to the main drug therapy.