Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease caused by bacteria called Chlamydia trachomatis. It is very common, especially in younger people who have multiple sexual partners. In the early stages, about half of all men and three-quarters of all women with chlamydia have no symptoms^[1].That makes them think they are fine. However, if not treated and early and properly, this condition can lead to serious health problems and complications.

The signs and symptoms of chlamydia are not obvious or distinct, so it can be difficult to diagnose or know when you have chlamydia.

Women with chlamydia may experience painful periods, abnormal vaginal discharge that has a foul odor, fever, abdominal pain, pain when having sex or urinating, or vaginal burning and itching around their vagina. In men, the symptoms of a chlamydia infection include cloudy or clear discharge from the tip of their penis_, painful urination, itching and burning around the opening of the penis, or swelling and pain around the testicles^[2].

To diagnose this infection, a doctor collects a sample of the discharge by inserting a swab into a woman’s cervix or a man’s urethra. The sample is then applied to a growth medium to see if chlamydia grows^[3].

A doctor can give you a suitable and effective treatment. However, combining this treatment with home remedies for chlamydia may speed up the healing process and prevent the infection from getting worse. Some home remedies for chlamydia from AllRemedies.com are presented below.

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1. Olive Leaf Extract

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As a home remedy for chlamydia, olive leaf extract can be used in different forms, such as an extract, powder, leaf or salve^[4]. Olive leaf extract can help boost your immune system. In addition, it contains a substance called oleuropein that is known to kill bacteria and reduce inflammation. These effects can help your body fight the infection and hasten the healing process.

The usual dosage of olive leaf extract is 500 to 1,000 mg every day. It can be taken at one time or in divided doses.

Oleuropein can directly attack and kill the bacteria on the skin. Applying the salve directly on the skin of an affected area can help treat chlamydia symptoms. If you notice it irritates your skin, dilute the extract with water.

2. Sage

This perennial plant has been used to treat chlamydia for ages. Its antibacterial effects can enhance your immune system; so sage can be an effective treatment for chlamydia^[5].To use it for chlamydia, grind about 50 mg of sage leaves into a fine powder. Add the powder to a cup of boiling water and let it steep for several minutes. Strain the tea and drink it while it is warm.

Drinking sage tea two or three times daily for a week or two can improve chlamydia symptoms significantly. Sage is an effective home remedy for chlamydia in men and women because it has antibacterial properties. In fact, it also has antiviral properties and, since ancient times, sage has been utilized to treat many diseases and problems related to sexual organs.

3. Goldenseal

Goldenseal is another remedy that has been used to treat many bacterial and fungal infections of the skin and body. This herb is a great source of berberine, an enzyme that helps you to ward off infectious bacteria. Researchers believe the enzyme plays an important role in boosting your immune system by increasing the number of white blood cells in your body. As a result, using goldenseal can fight the bacteria that cause this and other infections^[6].

Typically, you take one capsule containing one gram of goldenseal three to four times a day, but the recommended dosage varies widely depending on the source. Significant improvement of symptoms is often seen after using this treatment for 10 days. Goldenseal should not be used for more than three weeks at a time.

4. Cat’s Claw

Cat’s claw comes from Central and South America. It has been used for hundreds of years as a traditional folk medicine for many health problems. Recent studies found this herb has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that can stimulate your immune system and reduce inflammation in joints affected by arthritis^[7]. It also has antibacterial properties.

To treat chlamydia, it is recommended you take 500 mg capsules three or four times a day for two weeks to get the best result. You should not overuse this remedy because once in a while it causes serious side effects such as low blood pressure and nerve and kidney damage.

It is important to remember that this remedy should be avoided in pregnant women, nursing mothers, and people taking anticoagulant drugs.

5. Echinacea

Echinacea is also known as coneflower. It has been used to treat many infections including sexually transmitted ones. It has antibacterial properties and it boosts the function of your immune system. It can be taken as a capsule or made into tea. To make tea, boil fresh or dried echinacea and then let it steep for about 30 minutes.

Taking echinacea three or four times a day for 10 days is the usual amount used to treat symptoms of an infection.

6. Garlic

Garlic contains a substance called allicin that has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It also can kill fungus, so it may be helpful if you develop a yeast infection in addition to the chlamydia infection.

Usually you a chlamydial infection is treated by eating one or two cloves of garlic a day. It can also be taken as a capsule or added to food. Eating no more than four cloves a day can help avoid gastrointestinal side effects like diarrhea and nausea and vomiting.

You should not use garlic if you have diabetes because it can interfere with blood clotting.

Other Tips

The best treatment is prevention. To help ensure you do not get infected, use a condom every time you have sex, including oral sex. If your partner has a chlamydia infection, you should not have sex at all until it has been treated and repeat testing shows the infection is gone.

If you discover you have chlamydia, it is important to notify everyone you have had sex with so they can get tested. It also helps prevent you from getting re-infected.

Chlamydia can cause serious long-term complications in women such as infertility. It can also become a painful chronic condition in men. AllRemedies.com strongly recommends you see a doctor to discuss appropriate treatment especially if an infection is not getting better with natural remedies alone.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes only. Be sure to see your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or get worse.