Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the world, but it can be cured. Chlamydia infects both men and women and rarely presents any symptoms which can make it difficult to detect. However, having no symptoms does not mean the disease isn’t harming your body. Since there are not noticeable systems, our home remedies for chlamydia will focus on flushing the disease out of the system.

In fact, if left untreated, chlamydia can cause serious and even permanent damage to your reproductive system, making it very difficult or impossible to get pregnant in the future. It also creates a higher risk of potentially fatal ectopic pregnancies.

If a woman has chlamydia while pregnant it could also infect the baby, leading to a higher risk of premature birth, pneumonia, or severe eye infections. You should always continue with treatment until the infection has completely gone.

Home Remedies for Chlamydia

1. Garlic

Garlic has been used as a natural remedy for a number of diseases throughout history. Because it’s rich in allicin, it has antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal and antiprotozoal qualities which make it ideal for fighting off infections like chlamydia.

Try to add an extra couple of cloves to your meals each day or you could take a daily garlic tablet. Avoid using these supplements if you suffer from diabetes or blood clotting diseases until you’ve spoken with your doctor as it may cause issues with existing medication or worsen your symptoms. You should also try not to exceed more than four cloves of garlic a day as this can lead to nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting.

 

2. Olive Tree Extract

Taken in either powder, leaf or liquid form, olive tree extract can boost your immune system and help to fight inflammation and bacteria. Simply rub the oil directly to your genitals or take it orally in by mixing it with some water, infusing it into a tea or taking it in capsule form.

 

3. Turmeric

Turmeric is a powerful antioxidant and has natural antiseptic qualities. This means it can quicken the healing process of infected tissues. Simply sprinkle a little turmeric into your food or mix it with some warm milk and drink. You could also try making a turmeric tea. Consume turmeric is any of these forms two or three times a day and your infection should start to heal.

 

4. Goldenseal

Goldenseal contains berberine, a plant alkaloid, which has been known to present antimicrobial properties against viruses and bacteria. This makes it a great home remedy for chlamydia. It also stimulates your immune system to produce extra white blood cells which are needed to fight infections.

You should consume up to 1000 milligrams of the herb three times a day to treat your infection. To clear the infection-causing bacteria from your genitals and relieve some of the discomfort and itching chlamydia can cause, you can create a douche using the herb.

Simply mix the powder from a goldenseal capsule with a quarter of a teaspoon of salt in a cup of warm water. Let the mixture sit for ten minutes and then clean your genital area with the liquid. Do this twice a day for between seven and ten days to rid your genitals of the bacteria.

5. Echinacea

Echinacea is often considered one of the most effective natural treatments against lots of infections and STDs, including chlamydia. It’s a powerful herb with antimicrobial properties that help to boost your immune system so that it can fight against infections more effectively. Use the herb to infuse an herbal tea and drink it three or four times a day.

 

6. Oregano Oil

Medicinal-grade oregano can be distilled into an essential oil known as oregano oil. Studies have shown that the thymol and carvacrol in this oil have healing properties which help to fight infections like chlamydia. Although it should be avoided by pregnant and breastfeeding women, most adults can take one 45 mg capsule of oregano oil each day.

7. Probiotics

Consuming goat’s milk yogurt or kefir or coconut kefir works as a potent home remedy for chlamydia. This is because they’re all probiotic foods, which means they contain high levels of healthy bacteria which will help to fight the bad bacteria causing your infection. Ideally, you should combine your consumption of probiotic-rich foods and drinks with other home remedies for chlamydia for best results.

 

8. Eat a Proper Diet

Maintaining the right kind of diet is a great way to treat chlamydia, plus, it’s really easy to achieve. Making sure you get plenty of fiber, in particular, will is thought to significantly help fight the infection.

9. Yogurt

Including plenty of natural cows-milk yogurt in your diet can help to improve your immune system by providing your body with the healthy bacteria it needs to fight infections. Eating a cup of yogurt each day should help to fight your infection faster.

 

10. Vitamins

Our bodies need a range of vitamins in order to function properly. Vitamin B will help maintain cells and repairs nerve structures while vitamin C acts as a great antioxidant and regulates your white blood cell function. Together, these vitamins increase your body’s ability to fight off infections like chlamydia.

 

11. Aromatherapy

Chlamydia can cause pain and inconvenience but adding aromatherapy essential oils to your bath water could help. The oil will help to take down some of the inflammation. Oils like tea tree oil also have antiseptic qualities which will help to soothe the pain. Lavender oil and myrrh oil will also help. Taking an aromatherapy bath will also help to relax you and reduce some of the stress that having a chlamydia infection could cause.  

 

12. Stay Hydrated

Water is often the key to cleansing your body and removing toxins, bacteria and other harmful substances. Ideally, you should try to drink around eight glasses of water a day to stay fully hydrated and keep your body functioning as it should.

13. Avocados

One avocado a day would make a great home remedy for chlamydia. Avocados are packed full of nutrients and vitamins that are crucial to protecting your body from infections. They also contain folate which acts as an antioxidant which will protect your cells from damage and keep your body healthy. Additionally, they also have anti-inflammatory properties which will help reduce inflammation, swelling, and pain.

 

14. Lemon

Lemon also makes a great home remedy for treating chlamydia, thanks to its high levels of vitamin C. Vitamin C helps to strengthen your immune system and reduce inflammation, which also helps to relieve pain and discomfort. You can gain all the benefits of a lemon by squeezing its juices into a glass of water and drinking.

15. Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is well-known for its ability to fight inflammation in the human body. It’s also often been used to cure a number of ailments and illnesses thanks to its proven antibacterial qualities. By dabbing a little vinegar on your genitals, it will help to sterilize the area and remove any bacteria that may be there and causing an infection. You could also add a few tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to your bath water and soak in it.

 

16. Green Tea

Green tea is another great, but often unexpected, home remedy for chlamydia. It’s packed full of antioxidants which help to protect your body from infections and strengthen your immune system.

17. Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is well known for its soothing qualities, but did you know it can also be used as a home remedy for chlamydia? Because the gel has anti-inflammatory qualities it can help relieve the inflammation and pain caused by a chlamydia infection. It will also help to detoxify your genitals which will aid healing and is loaded with vitamins C, E and B. The gel is gentle enough to be able to apply it directly to your genitals or, alternatively, you could add it to a smoothie and drink it.

 

18. Usnea

Usnea, sometimes known as old man’s beard, is an antimicrobial herb which many believe to be powerful enough to tackle a chlamydia infection. The herb helps to boost your immune system aiding your recovery process and making your body more able to fight off infections.

 

19. Sage

Sage is a well-known herb in the kitchen, but it also makes a great home remedy for chlamydia. You can use it to make an herbal tea by infusing the leaves in boiling water, allowing it to cool, and drinking. The antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of sage help to eliminate infections and heal your body. You should ideally try to drink for or five cups of sage tea each day to clear up a chlamydia infection.

20. Cat’s Claw

Cat’s claw can be used to treat a number of STDs and bacterial infections.  Taking 500 mg capsules of cat’s claw, thrice a day over a week-long period should help to clear up your chlamydia infection.

It’s not advised for pregnant or breastfeeding women as it can have severe, or even fatal effects on babies. If you’ve recently had an organ transplant or are taking anticoagulant medication you should also avoid this remedy.

 

21. Saw Palmetto

Saw palmetto is great at healing infections. It’s a diuretic, which means it can help to remove harmful bacteria from your body and help damaged tissues to heal faster. Not only that, but it also has antiseptic properties which help to soothe pain and stimulate the immune system to fight infections faster. Don’t use too much though as it can cause diarrhea.

22. Neem Oil

Neem oil has both anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties which makes it a good home remedy for a number of illnesses. The leaves and bark of the neem plant also have antibacterial properties, which makes their oil great for treating bacterial infections like chlamydia. You can mix the oil with a carrier oil or with a little water and apply it directly to the infected area.

 

23. Astragalus

The dried root of the astragalus plant can also be used to treat chlamydia. It’s rich in amino acids, flavonoids, and trace minerals, as well as being antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. The herb can help to stimulate your immune system and helps to rejuvenate and energize your body. You can take the plant extract as an oral supplement which should be taken twice a day until your infection clears up. Don’t take it if you’re suffering from a fever though as the herb could make this worse.

 

24. Gentian

The root of the gentian herb is often used as a natural medicine. It acts as a natural antiseptic, soothing your symptoms and stimulating a faster immune response. It’s also well-known for its antimicrobial and antioxidant effects and as a result, the herb has been used extensively in ancient Chinese medicines for STDs. All you need to do is boil the root in some water for about twenty minutes and strain the liquid. You can then dip a cotton wool ball into the water and dab it on the infected area.

 

25. Have Safe Sex

Prevention is often better than treatment, so the best way to protect yourself from a chlamydia infection is to practice safe sex. Make sure you use a barrier contraceptive, such as a condom, any time you engage in sexual activity. This will help to prevent the spread of bacteria and thus lower your risk of catching an STD like chlamydia.  

References

https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/evewoman/article/2001253816/5-home-remedies-for-chlamydia

https://www.homeremedyhacks.com/22-amazing-home-remedies-chlamydia/

https://ehomeremedies.com/chlamydia/