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Candida is an infectious disease caused by a fungus, the Candida albicans. Although the infection can affect the most varied tissues of the body, it typically involves the vagina and, in the smallest, the oral cavity (thrush).
Candida, normally present in the intestine and in the vaginal flora of many individuals, can subvert the normal vaginal ecosystem in the event of a generalized decline in the host's defenses (candidiasis are very common in immunocompromised patients). Stress, use of antibiotics or immunosuppressive drugs (such as corticosteroids), poor intimate hygiene (poor or excessive), alcoholism and a diet too rich in simple sugars and low in fiber, are the most common predisposing factors.
Symptoms of vaginal candidiasis include the characteristic loss of whitish (curd-like) secretions, severe itching, pain during sexual intercourse, vaginal burning and redness.
In the presence of candida, especially from a preventive point of view, herbs and medicinal plants with immunostimulating and antifungal properties can be useful. In the presence of constipation and dysbiosis, probiotics and prebiotics are very useful.
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Medicinal plants and supplements useful against Candida
Uncaria tomentosa, pau d "arco, echinacea, eleutherococcus, probiotics (especially bacteria of the genus Lactobacillus systemically, then by mouth, or by topical application directly in the vagina), prebiotics (FOS and inulin), caprylic acid, sorbic acid and sorbates , Ratania, supplements based on soluble fibers (pectin, guar gum, psyllium and linseed seeds), Tea tree oil (Malaleuca oil).
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