| Yeast infection in both men and women can be an | | | | term basis. |
| annoying thing. Even more troublesome is the fact | | | | Also if you're allergic to mushrooms of any sort you |
| that some treatments won't actually stop a recurring | | | | should stay away from Reishi. And if you are thinking |
| yeast infection, or may even make the problem | | | | of taking it for long time periods then you might |
| worse. That's why some people turn to natural yeast | | | | want to consult a trained herbalist for proper |
| infection remedies. | | | | directions. |
| Remember, you should always consult your doctor if | | | | Another thing that you might want to take note of if |
| you think you have a yeast infection. If a doctor isn't | | | | you're thinking of taking Reishi in food form, is not to |
| enough to cure your yeast infection, then you can | | | | eat the Reishi mushroom raw. First boil the Reishi |
| try the following 2 natural yeast infection remedies | | | | mushroom to get rid of any bacteria that might have |
| that work like a charm: | | | | been growing on them during the cultivation period. |
| Reishi | | | | Osha |
| Known as a medicinal mushroom, Reishi is thought to | | | | Although you may think that this herb is oriental in |
| be one of the few such mushrooms to be so widely | | | | origin, I have to break it to you -- Osha is American. |
| available in the world. | | | | It's a perennial herb that's found on the American |
| In Japan, Reishi is known as the phantom mushroom | | | | Rockies. As one of the active ingredients of Osha |
| due to the fact that such a small amount of | | | | acts against bacteria and yeast cells, it has been |
| mushrooms can be found at any given time. This is | | | | found to be a great aid in getting rid of yeast |
| compounded by the fact that these wild mushrooms | | | | infections. |
| grow on old Japanese plum trees. | | | | Although Osha can be found in tincture form, it might |
| Thanks to Shigeaki Mori though, we now have the | | | | be combined with other antibacterial herbs such as |
| ability to cultivate these mushrooms, thereby | | | | Echinacea and Goldenseal. You might want to make |
| ensuring, if not an abundance, at least an adequate | | | | certain that you're not allergic to any of these |
| supply of these mushrooms for the world. Reishi is | | | | ingredients before you take this tincture for your |
| known to be particularly effective against yeast | | | | yeast infection. Some people for instance are allergic |
| infections amongst other things, and you should be | | | | to Echinacea. |
| able to find it in health food stores. | | | | You should also avoid taking Osha over long periods |
| I've found that Reishi is available in the form of the | | | | of time, and if you're pregnant you will definitely |
| natural mushroom, in tablets, teas, tinctures, and | | | | want to avoid taking this herb as it can cause uterine |
| syrups. Talk with a health food specialist or a qualified | | | | contractions. When taking this or any other herb, it |
| medical practitioner before taking Reishi in any form | | | | really is best if you consult your doctor first. This is a |
| though. Side effects aren't all that common although | | | | good way to avoid any problems from arising later. |
| they can occur, especially if you're taking it on a long | | | | |