Guest guest Posted July 2, 2006 Report Share Posted July 2, 2006 My family always used rose water and honey. Juana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2006 Report Share Posted July 2, 2006 Linda, The last thing I would ever suggest would be gentian violet. Acidophilus and organic yogurt with live bacteria is what he needs. If he is breastfeeding, Mom needs treatment too or they will continue to re-infect each other. Sandi BlackKat Herbs http://www.blackkatherbs.com > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2006 Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 Thanks for the advice on thrush. Hopefully the yogurt will do the trick.. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2006 Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 Hi Linda, If it were me and mine, I'd using the herb Taheebo (Pau D'arco)! My herbology teacher was very fond of it, and especially for Thrush. She always said it was best made into a strong decoction which could then be used as an external wash for the breasts and baby's mouth, as well as drunk as a tea to provide mama and baby the benefits while nursing. *Smile* Chris (list mom) http://www.alittleolfactory.com ninny52348 Hello, My 6 month old grandson has thrush. Any tried and true remedies out there besides Gentian Violet which stains everything purple that it touches. Thanks, Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Essential oils? - " Ariel Solomon, L.Ac. " <ariel <Chinese Medicine > Thursday, March 11, 2010 3:59 PM thrush > Does anyone have any suggestions for treating (topically) thrush on the > nipple caused by breastfeeding? The baby is infected as well. The > patient does not want to take herbs internally. > > Thanks! > Ariel > > -- > > Five Seasons Women's Wellness > 840 Lawrence Street > Eugene, OR 97401 > www.FiveSeasonsWellness.com > (541) 515-6446 > > > > --- > > Subscribe to the free online journal for TCM at Times > http://www.chinesemedicinetimes.com > > Help build the world's largest online encyclopedia for Chinese medicine > and acupuncture, click, http://www.chinesemedicinetimes.com/wiki/CMTpedia > > > and adjust > accordingly. > > Messages are the property of the author. Any duplication outside the group > requires prior permission from the author. > > Please consider the environment and only print this message if absolutely > necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Does anyone have any suggestions for treating (topically) thrush on the nipple caused by breastfeeding? The baby is infected as well. The patient does not want to take herbs internally. Thanks! Ariel -- Five Seasons Women's Wellness 840 Lawrence Street Eugene, OR 97401 www.FiveSeasonsWellness.com (541) 515-6446 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 Hi Ariel, Try mixing a couple of drops of pure tea tree oil with coconut oil and apply to the nipples after each feeding. Gently rinse nipples in warm water and pat dry before feeding.  Coconut oil is the source of the nutraceutical anti-candida medication, Caprylic acid and tea tree oil (melaleuca oil)  is a powerful, yet gentle anti-microbial and anti-fungal which is readily available--even Trader Joe's has it. They are readily absorbed, and are safe for your baby as well.   ________________________________ " Ariel Solomon, L.Ac. " <ariel Chinese Medicine Thu, March 11, 2010 3:59:50 PM thrush  Does anyone have any suggestions for treating (topically) thrush on the nipple caused by breastfeeding? The baby is infected as well. The patient does not want to take herbs internally. Thanks! Ariel -- Five Seasons Women's Wellness 840 Lawrence Street Eugene, OR 97401 www.FiveSeasonsWell ness.com (541) 515-6446 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 I've had great results using Gentian Violet topically. Pharmacies usually have it or they can order it. You want a 1% solution, not 2%. Apply with q-tip before nursing. The baby will have a purple face (good photo op), and it can stain clothes so have the mom wear a shirt she doesn't mind staining (same with baby's clothes). Check out kellymom.com for more details (also a great source for moms). After nursing she can apply a bit of extra virgin olive oil to nipples and let dry. Olive oil has antimicrobial properties. Diluted vinegar is also good for this purpose (she can alternate which she uses after nursing...thrush is stubborn so it's best to come at it from a few angles). Always let breasts " air out " after nursing, since the yeast that causes thrush thrives in a warm moist environment. Fiamma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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