Home Remedies for Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

1. Garlic

Garlic is very effective for treating PID due to its strong antibacterial and antibiotic properties. Several compounds in garlic help destroy the harmful bacteria. It also helps regulate the good vaginal bacteria and prevent a recurrence of the infection.

• Fry 2 or 3 minced garlic cloves in 2 tablespoons of olive oil until the garlic turns brown. Strain the oil and allow it to cool. Soak a clean cotton ball in this oil and insert it in the vagina. Remove the cotton ball and leave the oil in the vagina for a couple of hours before rinsing it off. Do this daily until the infection clears.
• Also, increase your garlic intake by adding it to your meals or taking a garlic supplement after consulting a doctor.

2. Turmeric

Turmeric contains an active ingredient called curcumin with powerful antibacterial as well as anti-inflammatory properties that can help fight the infection as well as relieve symptoms. In addition, turmeric is good for your immune system.

• Boil 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder in a glass of milk. Drink it once daily until the symptoms subside.
• Take turmeric supplements, 500 mg 3 times per day. However, consult your doctor before taking a supplement.