Do Tea Tree Suppositories work for vaginitis and/or yeast infections? Are they safe?

I heard that tea tree suppositories are a good herbal remedy for yeast infections and/or vaginitis. Does anyone have any experience using them?

Tea Tree is an excellent, inexpensive fungicide, I've used it on nail fungus, athletes foot, and jock rash with results quicker than anything I've tried before. If they make it in suppositories then that tells me they can be used internally, but what orifice? Since it is used for small wounds I'm wondering if it may be used for hemorrhoids. I know it is not to be taken orally as it can be toxic. Better do a bit of checking around before using it, if your question isn't answered to your satisfaction on Q&A.

I have never used them but I would think they would be safe. However the best remedy for yeast infections is to have a bath in warm water with about a cup of white vinegar added to it. It's a bit smelly but that wears off and it works. Stay in for about a half hour and try to get some of the water inside you. The ph of your vagina is wrong that is why you have the infection and the acid in the vinegar corrects this. Give it a try...it doesnt cost much and is relatively easy to do.

i heard tea tree oils should never be used inside body.
i would use conventional meds if you don't go to a licensed homeopathic doctor.
those natural things may not be behind the counter but are still drugs, some are toxic and one problem with natural meds is not always sure what strength your getting doesn't have same controls as licensed products.

Sorry, but I must disagree with most of the first responder's reply. Yes, the suppositories are probably SAFE, since you can also drink tea tree (it makes a fine deodorant, btw), but using them, especially in a bath is likely to do very little, or even WORSEN an infection, esp. in a bath. Remember that, unless your tub and the drain are disinfected, they swarm with all kinds of bacteria, mold and viruses that filter back up into the water. If you sit in that, it can travel into the vagina (and the urethra, possibly causing a UTI).

If you have vaginitis, this could mean you have more than just yeast. It could be any # of bacteria, like, E. coli, usually from improper wiping after defecating, and you need antibiotics. Vaginitis a wider category than yeast infection, which is just an overgrowth of yeast which was there already--you just have too much of it. Acidophilus lactobacillus capsules can help, but if it worsens, over-the-counter anti-yeast meds are best.

As for vinegar, it is fermented and that means MORE YEAST! So , no, it's not a good remedy at all. It will make a more acidic environment in the vagina but will not reduce the yeast.

According to the Mayo clinic: "One exception may be Lactobacillus acidophilus, a type of beneficial bacteria normally found in the vagina. One study found that vaginal suppositories containing L. acidophilus did improve symptoms of vaginal yeast infections. However, other studies of oral preparations of L. acidophilus found little benefit.

Because conventional treatments for vaginal yeast infections 鈥?including antifungal creams and suppositories 鈥?are generally effective, it is probably best to use such treatments instead of such home remedies." (1) They also recommend boric acid suppositories as POSSIBLY helpful, as it will raise the acidity without adding more yeast.

This site also discusses other causes of vaginities (yeast being one), such as bacteria, trichomoniasis (a parasite) and post-menoposal atrophy.

There is an excellent, comprehensive article on yeast infection and vaginitis, in the alternative medicine section, at about.com, which also tells the different types of symptoms for the two. If you're unsure whether vaginitis is caused by bacteria, it is best to see a doctor:

"Untreated vaginal infections can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease, a condition which can scar the fallopian tubes and cause infertility.

Trichomoniasis and bacterial vaginosis have also been linked to an increased risk of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and other sexually transmitted diseases. (2)

May women are infected with different STD's and regular bacteria without knowing it. A simple test can tell you what you have, and whether or not it is due to yeast.

This site also has a good section on changing your diet and health habits to prevent infection.

Good luck!