3. Tea Tree Oil
When it comes to home remedies, tea tree oil is often seen on the list. The reason for this is because the oil has many great qualities and can be used for many different ailments. The antifungal properties of the oil can help kill off unwanted yeast and fungi. There have been studies conducted that show that using tea tree oil on the yeast that causes the majority of yeast infections can be extremely beneficial.
To use tea tree oil as a treatment for a vaginal yeast infection you can simply put some on a tampon and insert it into the vagina. Leave the tampon in the vagina overnight.
There are also tea tree suppositories that are available that can be used in the vagina as well. The tea tree oil works by killing off the yeast that is causing the infection and the symptoms.