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10 Home Remedies For Thrush In Adults

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Home Remedies For Thrush In Adults

The problem of thrush is also known as ‘’Oropharyngeal Candidiasis’’. It is an oral infection. It usually affects the tongue and inner area of the mouth. Common causes of thrush include dentures, diabetes, oral antibiotics, smoking and so on.

The problem of thrush may result in the formation of white creamy layer on the tongue or on the inner cheek area, difficulty in swallowing, throat pain and so on. An individual should maintain good oral hygiene to avoid the problem of thrush. Different home remedies to treat the problem of thrush in adults are mentioned below.

Top 10 Home Remedies For Thrush in Adults

1. Salt Water

You can create a solution by mixing salt (2 – 3 teaspoons) in water (1 cup) and rinse your mouth with this solution 3 to 4 times in a day to treat the problem of thrush.

Salt Water

2. Apple Cider Vinegar

You can create a mouthwash by mixing apple cider vinegar (2 teaspoons) and salt (1/2 teaspoon) in warm water (1 cup). Rinsing mouth with this mouthwash several times in a day can help in dealing with the problem of thrush.

Apple Cider Vinegar

3. Baking Soda Powder

You can create a paste by adding baking soda powder (2 – 3 teaspoons) in warm water (1 cup) and rub this paste on the tongue and inner cheek area with the help of a cotton ball. This remedy should be used 2 to 3 times in a day to obtain relief from the problem of thrush.

Baking Soda Powder

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4. Coconut Oil

You can create a mouthwash by mixing coconut oil (2 teaspoons) in a glass of warm water and rinse your mouth with this mixture 2 to 3 times in a day to treat the problem of thrush. Coconut oil can also be directly applied on the inner mouth area with the help of a cotton swab to obtain the desired results.

Coconut Oil

5. Garlic

You can apply garlic oil on the affected area to cure the problem of thrush. Chewing garlic cloves (3 – 4) on a regular basis can help in reducing the thrush infection within a short span of time.

Garlic

6. Grapefruit Seeds

You can aapply the juice extracted from grapefruit seeds on the tongue to deal with the problem of thrush. You can also create a solution by mixing grapefruit oil in warm water and rinse your mouth with this solution multiple times in a day to treat various symptoms associated with thrush.

Grapefruit Seeds

7. Yogurt

The problem of thrush can be treated with the use of yogurt. You can consume a small cup of yogurt (sugar free) 2 to 3 times in a day to treat the problem of thrush.

yogurt

8. Aloe Vera

You can consume aloe vera juice (1/4th glass) on a daily basis to cure thrush. Aloe vera gel can also be applied on the affected area with the help of a cotton ball 2 to 3 times in a day to deal with various symptoms of thrush.

Aloevera

9. Margosa

You can consume a tea prepared with margosa leaves on a frequent basis to treat the problem of thrush. Margosa oil can also be directly applied on the affected area to obtain the desired results.

Margosa

10. Tea Tree And Peppermint Oil

You can also apply a mixture of tea tree and peppermint oil on the affected area with the help of a cotton swab 2 to 3 times in a day to reduce the thrush infection.

Tea Tree And Peppermint Oil

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