A good home remedy for thrush, which is the proliferation of fungi in the oral cavity, can be made with pomegranate, since this fruit has antiseptic properties, which help to rebalance the microorganisms inside the mouth.
The home remedy for oral thrush should complement the treatment recommended by the pediatrician, which should be performed with an antifungal medicine in the form of cream, such as miconazole or nistatin.
- Thrush is very common whitish spots in infants.
- Which appear in the lining of the mouth and tongue.
- Caused by the proliferation of a fungus that naturally inhabits this area.
- But that proliferates when the immune system is weakened or when the baby is consuming or recently.
- Used antibiotics.
- How to identify and cure thrush in infants.
Pomegranate is a fruit that has antiseptic properties and can be effective in the treatment of oral thrush, better known as canker sores, as it promotes the balance of the oral microbiota.
Ingredients
Preparation mode
To make the tea, bring the water to the boil and, after boiling, put the pomegranate shells. Allow to cool and apply gauze-soaked tea to the white spots on the lining of the child’s mouth. Leave on for about 10 minutes and wash with running water or ask the child to drink water.
Cleaning the baby’s mouth with pomegranate tea can be done 3 to 4 times a day and should be done for about 1 week, but if symptoms persist, it is recommended to return to the doctor.
Bicarbonate is another option that can be used in the home treatment of thrush, as it favors the elimination of excess microorganisms present in the region, resulting in the balance of the microbiota in the mouth. It is recommended to dilute 1 teaspoon of baking soda in 1 cup of water and, with gauze, clean the child’s mouth.
If the baby is still breastfeeding, it is important for the mother to clean the breast with baking soda before and after breast-feeding. See other instructions on using baking soda.
The violet of glysian is a substance found in antifungals and its main objective is to fight infections caused by fungi of the species Candida, being then effective against thrush. Gentian violet may be applied at the site of infection, with gauze or cotton, 2 to 3 times a day for up to 3 days, to avoid irritation of the oral mucosa and permanent spots. Learn more about glyian violet.