25 Home Remedies for Itching in Private Parts (Genital Itching)

1. 1.          Rosemary Leaves

   
   

    Rosemary herb consists of numerous health benefits. Boil a bunch of rosemary leaves in water for 20 minutes. Use the cold water to rinse your genital for instant relief.

   
   

   2.          Apple Cider Vinegar.

   
   

   Antibacterial and anti-fungal properties found in Apple Cider Vinegar are extremely beneficial to the health of the private part. Mix and drink 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar in 1 glass of water daily.  Alternatively, you can rinse your genitals with a mixture of 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar and 1 cup of warm and cold water. 

   
   

   3.            Basil Leaves

   
   

    Basil contains anti-fungal, antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, known for treating genital itchiness. Boil a bunch of basil leaves in water for 20 minutes. Drink this solution when it cools down.  

   
   

   
   

   
   

   4.          Tea Tree Oil 

   
   

   Tea Tree Oil contains strong antibacterial properties that make tea tree oil potent at relieving itching in private parts. Also, it treats yeast infection. 

         
   

   Put 4 to 6 drops of tea tree oil in bathwater. Spend about 10 to 15 minutes soaking in this water and get treated. 

   
   

   
   

   
   

   5.          Yogurt 

   
   

   Yogurt consists of good bacteria for a healthy genital region especially treating mild itching. However, do not apply sweetened yogurt to your private part but only plain yogurt. Consuming plain yogurt daily will help restore the internal balance of good bacteria. Keep for an hour and wash it 3 times a day. 

   
   

   6.          Boric Acid 

   
   

   Use Boric acid which contains anti-fungal agents to treat any resistant yeast infections in your private parts. Avoid using it internally since it is toxic.  Mix ¼ teaspoon of boric acid in 1 cup of water and rinse your genitals with the solution daily. 

   
   

   
   

   
   

   7.          Chamomile 

   As a soothing herb, Chamomile will help get rid of itching, burning, and inflammation in your private parts. 

   
   

   Add 1 tsp or tea bag of chamomile herb to 2 cups of water and let it boil for 5 minutes. Let it steep for 5 minutes and then strain it and add 5 to 6 drops of tea tree oil to it. Use the solution for rinsing your private parts.

   
   

   8.          Garlic 

   One other 25 Home Remedies for Itching in Private Parts (Genital Itching) is using garlic. Garlic is rich in antibiotic and antibacterial properties. 

   • A few drops garlic oil mixed with 1 tsp of vitamin E oil and apply to your genitals. Wash with lukewarm water after 20 minutes. 

   
   

   9.         Old Compress/ Cold Water 

   
   

   Wash your private part with cold water or use cold compresses to numb the itching. Don’t use soap. Pat it gently. Wrap some ice cubes in a clean cloth and apply to your private parts for a few minutes.  

   
   

   10.       Epsom Salt or Sea Salt

   
   

   Epsom salt is good for controlling the growth of bacteria and fungi and treating infections. Sea salt has powerful anti-bacterial properties.

   • Use a mixture of 1 tbsp of salt to 2 cups of water and rinse your private parts with this solution to treat itching.
    

   11.       Coconut Oil 

   Coconut oil contains hydrating properties and applying it in your private parts will help soothe the skin. Also, it treats yeast infection. Using 4 teaspoons of coconut oil added to 6 cups of water to rinse your genitals daily stops the itching. 

   
   

   12.       Cranberry Juice 

   Drinking unsweetened cranberry juice can help you to get rid of vaginal itching. Cranberries produce an acidic environment that inhibits the growth of yeast and bacteria. This provides you instant treatment of vulva itching.

   
   

   13.       Anti-Bacterial Talc 

   For vaginal itching, applying anti-bacterial talc brings relief. You can get them in herbal and medicated form. It also smoothens and softens your vaginal skin.

   14.       Turmeric And Milk 

   Turmeric contains anti-bacterial properties. To get rid of vaginal itching:  

   • Drink 1 glass of warm milk mixed with 1 tsp of turmeric 
   • Drink twice daily.

   
   

   15.       Oregano Oil 

   The antifungal properties in Oregano oil helps boost your immune system and cure vaginal itching too in case of a yeast infection.

   
   

   • Take 500 mg oil or an internally or oregano oil capsule from the market twice a day. 

   16.       Calendula 

   With anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties, Calendula is a herb that can kill the microorganism build up in the the vagina that causes itching. 

   
   

   • Simply crush and apply calendula leaves on the area. Drink calendula tea too but never with pregnancy. 

   17.       Olive Leaf Extract 

   Olive leaf contains antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties that restore good bacteria in the body.

   
   

   • Apply olive oil extract on the itching genital area twice daily.

   18.       Neem(Indian Lilac)

   Centuries-old Neem treats skin conditions and infections. 

   • Boil neem leaves in 4 cups of water and for 10 minutes and applies the cold mixture on your private part twice daily.

   19.       Proper Hygiene

   Maintain proper hygiene by showering daily. Wear clean underwear, avoid douching, wipe from front to back and don’t over-wash or scrub genital as it’ll lead to dry skin and hence more itching.

   
   

   20.       Alcohol

    Add a few teaspoons of alcohol and salt to the bathtub and heal your rashes in 2 to 3 days. Rub alcohol on your genital area too.

   
   

   21.       Patchouli Essential Oil

   Properties such as antiseptic and antibacterial in Patchouli essential oil kills and prevents disease and bacterial growth and rashes in the private part. 

   
   

   22.       DandelionTea

   Different vitamins like Vitamins A, C, K and B-vitamins and minerals containing zinc, magnesium, potassium, iron, etc found in Dandelion tea cures genital itching. 

   
   

   23.       Kefir

   Kefir a fermented dairy product is rich in probiotics. Lactobacillus and Bifidus in Kefir contain high probiotic bacteria and cures all harmful bacteria and bad yeast composition that causes genital inflammation and itching.

   
   

   24.       Honey

   With the antifungal and antibacterial properties in honey, it can treat all types of microbial infections that cause itching.

   
   

   • Rub the honey directly on your vaginal area and bath after 30 minutes.  
   • Alternatively, drink 1-2 teaspoons of honey mix with a glass of warm water twice daily

   25.       Wormwood

   
   

   Add and boil 4 teaspoons of wormwood in 4 cups of water for around 5 minutes. When cold, wash with it 1-2 times daily for around 2 weeks to reduce the itching and burning.