Yeast infection or candidiasis is a very common disease. About 3 out of 4 women are infected in their lifetime. There are several yeast species that cause the infections but the most common species is candida albicans. It normally lives in a small amount in the vagina but cannot do any harm until the environment there changes because of some disease or some other reason.

The most popular natural yeast infection remedy is probiotics. Probiotics are some live microbial organisms that are naturally present in the digestive tract and vagina. They are called the friendly bacteria and suppress the growth of the yeasts inside the vagina. The type of probiotics used as yeast infection remedy is Lactobacillus, especially Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1, and Lactobacillus fermentum RC-14.

Boric acid suppositories can also be used as effective natural yeast infection remedy. It is a chemical substance with some antifungal and antiseptic properties. An Italian study showed that boric acid is as effective as the drug itraconazole (sporanox).

Tea tree oil is another potential natural yeast infection remedy. It should be diluted and used gently on the infected areas. Tea tree oil of full strength should never be used on the infected areas.