Many people treat vulva itching with green tea. It is known that green tea helps stimulate beneficial bacteria strains (Lactobacillus and Bifidobacter) in the intestines and colon. Green tea is effective in treating vulva itching in women. But you must know how to use it properly and scientifically to get the right effect.
1. What is green tea?
Green tea is made from the Camellia sinensis plant. The dried leaves and buds of Camellia sinensis are used to produce many different types of tea. Green tea is processed by steaming and frying these leaves and then drying them. Other types of tea such as black tea and oolong tea involve leaf fermentation (black tea) or partial fermentation (oolong tea).
Drink green tea to improve mental alertness and thinking. It is also taken by mouth for depression, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease), weight loss, stomach upset, vomiting, diarrhea, headaches, and bone loss (osteoporosis).
Some people take green tea by mouth to prevent various cancers, including breast cancer, prostate cancer, colon cancer, stomach cancer, lung cancer, liver cancer, melanoma, leukemia, and skin cancers related to exposure to sunlight. Some women use green tea to fight human papillomavirus (HPV), which can cause genital warts, abnormal cell growth in the cervix (cervical dysplasia), and cervical cancer.
Green tea is also used orally for Parkinson's disease, heart and vascular diseases, diabetes, hypotension, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), tooth decay (cavities), kidney stones, and skin lesions.
Instead of drinking green tea, some people apply green tea bags to their skin to soothe sunburn and prevent skin cancer caused by sun exposure. Green tea bags are also used to reduce puffiness under the eyes, as a compress for tired eyes or headaches, and to stop bleeding gums after tooth extraction. Green tea foot soaks are used for athlete's foot.
Some people gargle with green tea to prevent colds and flu. Green tea extract is also used in mouthwash to relieve pain after tooth extraction. Green tea in candy is used for gum disease.
Green tea is used in ointments to treat genital warts. In foods, people drink green tea as a beverage.
2. Is green tea effective?
There is some scientific evidence that drinking green tea can improve thinking skills and may help lower cholesterol and other fats called triglycerides. Drinking green tea may also prevent or delay Parkinson's disease and may help prevent bladder, esophageal, and pancreatic cancers. But green tea does not seem to help prevent stomach cancer.
There is not enough information to know if green tea is effective for other conditions for which people use it, including kidney disease, heart disease, kidney stones, tooth decay, and others.
3. Should I use green tea to clean my private area?
Many people treat vulva area itching with green tea. It is known that green tea helps stimulate beneficial bacteria strains (Lactobacillus and Bifidobacter) in the intestines and colon. At the same time, it interrupts the spread of harmful bacteria (candida, trichomonas, bacteria, etc.).
In addition, the ingredients in green tea leaves contain the compound EGCG (Epigallocatechin-3-gallate) which has the effect of weakening the spread of candida - the cause of vaginal infections in women, typically vaginitis. It is completely possible to use green tea to overcome the symptoms of common gynecological diseases such as vaginal itching; vaginal discharge; vaginal odor, etc.
Green tea is effective in treating vulva area itching in women. But you must know how to use it properly and scientifically to maximize its effects.
Notes when treating vaginal itching with green tea:
• Choose fresh green tea leaves, and clean them before use
• Only use green tea water to wash the outside of the vaginal area, absolutely do not douche deep into the vagina, making it easy for pathogens to penetrate and cause disease.
• Only use green tea water during the day, avoid leaving it overnight and reheating it, causing unwanted effects
• Keep a moderate distance when steaming, avoid leaving it too far away to lose its effect; or too close to cause burns. Also, do not use it too often.
Folk remedies for gynecological diseases are only effective for common symptoms of inflammation: vaginal itching; excessive vaginal discharge...
4. What are the effects of cleaning the vaginal area with green tea water?
According to Oriental medicine, green tea leaves have a bitter, astringent taste, and a sweet, cool nature that helps cool the body, increase urination, reduce acne, and make the skin fresher.
According to modern science, green tea leaves contain a special type of catechin called Epigalocatechingalat (also known as EGCG). According to researchers, the active ingredient EGCG in green tea has an outstanding antioxidant capacity 100 times higher than vitamin C and 25 times higher than vitamin E. They found the positive effects of this active ingredient in preventing the growth of cancer cells, especially in killing bacteria, such as Candida fungus - which often causes gynecological inflammation.
The antioxidants in green tea have been shown to prevent signs of aging from the inside and outside. Therefore, if you drink a cup of green tea every day, it will help you feel refreshed, your body full of vitality, and remove dark pigments from the body. Using green tea to wash your face and bathe will help your skin increase elasticity and significantly reduce wrinkles.
Therefore, many people with itchy rashes or who simply want to clean their vulva areas more thoroughly after giving birth are often advised to wash with green tea water. The antibacterial properties in this leaf will help women reduce itching and discomfort and keep their private areas clean and dry.
5. Things to know to safely clean the vulva area with green tea water
We can use green tea water to clean in cases of vaginal itching, vaginal odor, and to clean the vulva area after giving birth.
One thing to note is that boiling bath leaves can be quite simple, but mothers need to be careful in choosing ingredients and carefully preparing them. Green tea leaves often contain many impurities and pesticides, so you need to buy them from reputable places and wash them before cooking.
According to personal experience, women should choose to buy hill tea leaves. Because the photosynthesis process of hill tea leaves is often higher than that of garden tea leaves, the EGCG content is higher and of better quality.
Do not soak the vulva area in green tea water, do not rinse deeply, douche the vaginal area.
It should only be done 2-3 times a week and do not add too much salt because it can dry the vulva area.
To keep the vulva area healthy, we should pay attention to choosing a suitable, safe and non-irritating feminine hygiene solution.
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