A good home remedy for thrush in the mouth, which is the proliferation of fungi in the oral cavity, can be done with pomegranate, as this fruit has antiseptic properties, which help rebalance the microorganisms inside the mouth.
The home remedy for thrush should complement the pediatrician's treatment, which should be done with an antifungal medicine in the form of cream, such as Miconazole or Nystatin. Learn how the treatment for thrush with nystatin gel is done.
Toads are whitish spots that are very common in infants, appearing in the mucosa of the mouth and tongue, caused by the proliferation of a naturally occurring fungus in the region, but which proliferates when the immune system is weakened or when the baby is using or have recently used antibiotics. How to identify and cure thrush in babies.
Pomegranate tea
Pomegranate is a fruit that has antiseptic properties, and can be effective in the treatment of oral candidiasis, better known as thrush, since it promotes the balance of the oral microbiota.
Ingredients
- Peel of 1 pomegranate;
- 250 mL of water.
Method of preparation
To make the tea, you need to put the water to a boil and, after boiling, put the pomegranate peels. Allow to cool and apply the tea soaked in gauze over the white patches of the mucosa of the child's mouth. Leave on for approximately 10 minutes and wash under 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 indicated to go back to the doctor.
Bicarbonate cleaning
Bicarbonate is another option that can be used in the home treatment of thrush, as it promotes the elimination of excess microorganisms present in the region, resulting in the microbiota balance of the mouth. It is recommended to dilute 1 teaspoon of bicarbonate in 1 cup of water and, with the aid of a gauze, to clean the child's mouth.
If the baby still mums, it is important that the mother carry out the hygiene of the breast with bicarbonate before and after breastfeeding. See other indications for bicarbonate use.
Gentian violet
Gentian violet is a substance present in antifungal and whose main goal is to combat infections caused by fungi of the Candida species and is effective against the thrush. Gentian violet can be applied at the site of infection with a gauze or cotton, for 2 to 3 times a day for up to 3 days, to avoid irritation of the oral mucosa and permanent spots. Learn more about gentian violet.
