Oral thrush is caused because of a yeast infection in the mouth. It is also known as oral candidiasis. The disease can affect both children and adults. Thrush can be treated with anti-fungal medications. However, the symptoms of thrush can also be effectively managed using some home remedies.

• Salt water
  Salt has antiseptic and cleansing properties and is an effective remedy for treating oral thrush. Rinse your mouth with salt water to get instant relief.
  Method : Take a cup of warm water; add half a teaspoon of salt to it and stir well. Rinse your mouth with this solution.
• Baking soda
  Rinsing the mouth with a solution of baking soda and water can help relieve the symptoms of oral candidiasis.
  Method : Mix half a teaspoon of baking soda or sodium bicarbonate in a glass of warm water, and rinse your mouth thoroughly with this solution. Spit out the solution after rinsing.
• Yogurt
  Yogurt is a good probiotic, and the friendly bacteria in yogurt stop the growth of yeast. Consuming yogurt also helps restore the balance of good and bad bacteria in the mouth. Yogurt is easy soft and easy to swallow, making it the best food for patients suffering from thrush.
  Method : Start eating yogurt once or twice a day as soon as you notice the signs of oral thrush. It is recommended to consume unsweetened, natural yogurt as candida, the fungus that causes thrush, strives on sugar. Taking probiotic supplements instead of yogurt is also a good option.
• Gentian violet
  Using a synthetic dye called gentian violet is the most common home remedy for thrush. The dye can be bought from pharmacies or online stores.
  Method : Using a cotton swab, apply the dye to the affected area a couple of times a day.
• Lemon juice
  Lemon juice has many health benefits. It contains antiseptic and antifungal properties, which makes it an effective treatment for oral thrush.
  Method : Prepare lemon juice by adding half a lemon to a glass of warm or cold water. Drink the juice or use it as a mouth rinse. Applying lemon directly on the affected area is not advisable as the acidic nature of lemon may cause burning and irritation.
• Turmeric
  Curcumin is a powerful component present in turmeric. The anti-inflammatory properties of curcumin help in the treatment of thrush. However, curcumin must be combined with piperine, which is the active compound in pepper, to help the body absorb the properties of turmeric.
  Method : Make “Golden Milk” by combining half a teaspoon of turmeric paste, a sprinkling of black pepper, and a cup of milk. Heat this solution in a saucepan and drink it.
• Clove oil
  Clove oil is an excellent antiseptic and pain killer. The active compound in clove oil, that is, eugenol, is as effective in treating oral thrush as some of the anti-fungal medications.
  Method : Clove oil can be taken as a dietary supplement.
  Prepare a mouth rinse using clove. Take a teaspoon full of clove powder and steep it in a cup of water. Boil it for some time, strain it, and use this solution as a mouth rinse.

Try these home remedies along with the anti-fungal medications prescribed by your doctor to get faster relief from oral candidiasis.