Leucorrhea
Leucorrhea at its very basic is a white vaginal discharge. It is not to be confused with normal vaginal discharges during the normal cycle. A woman's normal cycle consists of menstrual bleeding, a few dry days, then a sticky discharge which then becomes creamy and then either watery or the consistency of egg white. This is fertile cervical mucus. This, on the other hand, is a continuous thin white vaginal discharge.
Symptoms
Symptoms include the obvious white discharge from the vagina, fatigue and weakness. Some women also experience pain in the lumbar region and in the calves. They may also feel a dragging sensation in the abdomen. Secondary symptoms may include constipation, intense itching and frequent headaches. If one develops chronic leucorrhea, the symptoms of irritability and black circles under the eyes also appear.
Causes
It appears when the body is in a toxic condition. This is most frequently caused by poor eating habits. When a toxic condition occurs and the organs of elimination like the skin, bowels and kidneys cannot eliminate enough toxins, the body also uses the mucous membrane in the uterus and vagina to rid the body of toxins. Infection may also occur after childbirth, unhygienic conditions and displacement of the uterus.
Cautions
If left untreated, leucorrhea becomes chronic and may continue for months at a time.
Herbal Treatments
Internal Applications
- Amaranth the rind of the plant root should be rubbed in 25 ml of water. Strain this water, and take twice a day. The leaves and branches of the amaranth can be also used.
- Fenugreek make herbal tea from the seeds. This tea can be used both internally and as a douche.
- Tamarind shell the seed and macerate it in milk and drink the result.
- False unicorn take 20 to 30 drops of tincture two or three times per day, menstrual problems, morning sickness and threatened abortion.
- Black cohosh take this herb for dysmenorrhea, menopause problems and to induce labor in late pregnancy.
External Applications
- Fenugreek to use as a douching solution, add 2 tablespoons of seeds into a liter of cold water. Bring to a simmer for 30 minutes over low heat. Strain the resulting decoction and use as a douche.
- Guava use the tender leaves of this plant as an infusion to make a vaginal douche.
- Mango use the seeds to make a paste. This paste can be applied inside the vagina.
- Walnut make an infusion of walnut leaves to be used as a douche.
- Fig make a decoction of the bark to make a douche for this condition.
- Beth root commonly used for vaginal infections, cramping, menstrual disorders and childbirth, this astringent herb is also useful as a douche to treat leucorrhea.
- Lady's mantle this herb is frequently used for cramps, menstrual problems and menopause. It can be used topically for this ailment.
- White oak this astringent herb contains a lot of tannin content. It can be made into a douche for leucorrhea.
- Calendula use the tea topically for leucorrhea, sore throat and slow-healing wounds.