Lichen Sclerosus
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Natural Remedies for Lichen Sclerosus: Effective Treatments

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Frankincense Oil

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Posted by Gentlestrength (Globe, Az) on 01/27/2014
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Frankincense Oil completely healed my painful LS very quickly! To think that I had suffered with this for over 4 years. At first I was embarrassed thinking that it was a painful VD but because of the itching thought it was a candida fungal problem. I tried EVERYTHING... with various results but it kept returning and was excruciatingly painful. Rosewater sprayed on the area would stop the itching though. Yes, I even tried Oregano oil diluted, white iodine with DMSO, baking soda baths. All would help for a day or so but would not heal it.

Then I read that this was a precancerous condition and very closely tied to emotional issues. So I immediately started using pure Frankincense oil and within two days could tell it was healing. No pain, no itching and the lesions were disappearing. I used two drops in the am and in the pm for three weeks. Now it is GONE! I'm so thankful for this healing and am staying off sugar and starting to eliminate wheat! I can sit without wincing and walk without that pain! Thank you EC for your awesome website to help us all!

Replied by Mary
(Minneapolis, Mn)
04/10/2014

I had a question about the frankincense oil, did you use it straight or diluted?

Replied by Paula
(Toronto Canada)
04/22/2014

A further question about the use of Frankincense Oil - did you use it topically or did you take it internally?

Replied by Asrana
(Rancho Cordova, Ca)
05/12/2014

Oil of Frankincense, as well as any other essential oil but Oil of Lavender, should NOT be used neat (undiluted) put the drops in a carrier oil and apply topically. Do NOT take it internally!

Replied by Linda
(Mariposa, Ca)
06/04/2014

Was the Frankensence oil applied topically?

Replied by Debbie
(Lyme Regis, GB)
11/07/2014

I'm very interested in your post as I have had Lichen Sclerosus for 2 years and been on Steroid cream, which has stopped working. I would love to use a more natural approach, so thought I would try Frankincense oil - do you put it in a carrier oil? And do you apply it directly to the area affected? Thank you so much! I am looking forward to enjoying itch free evenings. Debbie

Replied by Monie
(Virginia, US)
12/23/2014

Frankincense - why not, I have tried everything else. It has got to work. I have gotten rid of bread, sugar and dairy.

Replied by Shades
(South Africa)
01/05/2015

Can I mix francinsense mixed with coconut oil for lessions on vg?

Replied by Nathan
(Illinois)
03/17/2015

What brand frankensense oil did you use?

Replied by Frances
(Cabarlah. Qld.)
07/17/2015

Which frankincense did you use, pls. The product of India or Yemen? The latter very expensive.

Replied by Lisa
(Phoenix)
10/19/2015

Hi. Did you take the frankensense oil internally or use it topically? Thanks.

Replied by Mama To Many
(Tennessee)
10/20/2015

Dear Lisa,

Frankincense Essential Oil should be used externally.

I have used one or two drops neat (without diluting) unless the area to treat is a sensitive one, in which case, I would mix it one drop with a bit of castor oil or coconut oil and apply to the area one to three times a day.

~Mama to Many~

Replied by Shelby
(Connellsville, Pennsylvania)
01/04/2016

Hello. I've been suffering with lichen sclerosus for about 5 years now. I was wondering if the frankincense oil completely cured you of it. Are you having any issues to this day? Thank you! -Shelby

Jillery
(Rawlly, Nc)
03/16/2016
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I tried the Frankincense and it caused a flare with me. I used it diluted with coconut oil and again with Emu oil. Nope, not for me :-(

Replied by Mary K
(Arizona)
08/03/2018
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Mama to Many, I tried mixing colloidal silver water with distilled water and coconut oil and drops of frankincense and lavender. It burned so bad! What to do? Lessen oils? even coconut oil with baking soda burns badly. I don't know what to do anymore! It is spreading. I am going to try emu oil or castor oil now.

Replied by Mama To Many
(Tn)
08/04/2018

Mary,

The bad reaction could be that the oils and water didn't mix well and you got essentials oils straight into your skin.

Baking soda does some as it is too alkaline for sensitive skin.

You might try to keep to a single ingredient to make sure it suits your body. Perhaps just castor oil to start.

~Mama to Many~


Homeopathy

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Posted by Beebs (Scotland) on 02/15/2020
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When I went to my GP with symptoms and white patches I was told I may have thrush .. a swab was taken and sent to the lab. In the meantime I was given a cream to relieve the itch ( Of course it didn't relieve the itch..). Later that week I met with my friend .. and it was my friend who told me I had LS... she had the exact same symptoms but hadn't been diagnosed quickly. I went back to my GP and she confirmed that I did indeed have LS. I was prescribed an emollient to use when showering/washing and a steroid cream.

I used both and the steroid cream did help but I didn't want to be using it on a daily basis. My GP referred me to a homeopathic doctor and I was prescribed a remedy called Acidicum Nitricum (nitric acid ).

I take this remedy daily and also use the emollient on a daily basis .. Since I started using the homeopathic remedy I have only had to use the steroid cream on a handful of occasions. I tend to use Organic Aloe Vera Gel in the first instance. I think the fact that I was diagnosed early ( albeit through my friend ) has helped keep symptoms to a minimum. I was not aware that LS was progressive and have gained knowledge from reading others posts. My friend was mis- diagnosed on several occasions and as a result has many problems associated with LS.

There are many things which can trigger LS flare ups the main factor being stress. Diet can play a big part in alleviating symptoms. Everyone is an individual and if you find something natural that helps you then go for it.

Replied by Ann
(USA)
05/30/2020

Beebs, Can you tell us whether acidicum nitricum was a remedy specific to you/our constitutional type, or is it a remedy that is known to work for anyone with LS? I think your homeopath would know this. Thanks for sharing.


Honey

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Posted by Jennifer (Warwickshire) on 02/14/2014
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I have found using a good quality honey applied topically to the area a few times a day until the symptoms are relieved does reduce itching and irritation.

Replied by Arobi
(Australia)
08/16/2015
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I find strong Manuka honey fantastic for instantly taking away and keeping away the itch and soreness of vulval LS. I apply it topically morning and night. Have also tried paw paw ointment and calendula ointment which help a little but the honey is best. Manuka honey is well known for healing leg ulcers so I'm hoping it might also heal my LS but have only been using it for a week so don't know yet whether it will be a wonder cure.

Replied by Te Ao Marie
(New Zealand)
06/08/2016

How has the honey treatment been going?


Lichen Sclerosus Triggers

Posted by Anna H (Ireland) on 11/21/2016

Another possible cause of LS...

I have had LS for 20 years and while it mostly stayed calm, lately the itch around my genital area is off the chart so I am delighted to find lots of options on your site to try out. I had a suspicion, which others have validated, that years of wearing sanitary towels is a possible contributor, especially if during the 70's, 80's etc.


Lichen Sclerosus Triggers
Posted by Jodi (Maine) on 04/29/2016

My (vaginal) LS completely went away for over 15 yrs. Clobetasol, then Aubrey's organic aloe gel (the ONLY one that won't burn, even compared to drinkable stuff), coconut oil, etc. So, I'm reading about LS all over again and the one thing I never see is any awareness about one's mental/psychological state.

My mentor acupuncturist's first comment 15 yrs ago was "this sounds like a boundary issue to me..." Why is the skin tightening, atrophying?? I was in a yucky relationship... keep him out, down there!!

I am currently dealing with boundary issues in my life and hello LS.....I am offering that, for some, straightening out there life and head may be part of the cure. I definitely believe we can cure ourselves of this. I say something you perceive as embarrassing and your skin turns RED!! The mind affecting the body....As part of your healing you may want to be kind to yourself and shift what you can in a positive direction.

I am working on a cream with Chinese herbs for a natural vaginal alternative.

Replied by Arlene
(Colorado)
11/15/2016

Jodi, I think you've got something there. I've had LS for almost 30 years. It started in 1987. I was having sex with my ex-husband 5 years after we were divorced. I think mentally I was trying to stop and that was my defense mechanism. Thank goodness he met someone and stopped needing me. You mentioned Aloe Vera but didn't say if it helped. Please let me know.

Replied by Effie
(Tas)
09/23/2020

Excellent contribution, I agree whole heartedly. Well said. Our internal world is going to manifest in all kinds of physical symptoms, our bodies work to get us to listen, we need to do that.

Replied by Suzanne
(WA)
01/04/2023

My LS history is definitely related to psychological issues. I am an incest survivor. While I look to manage LS symptoms because they can be so disturbing, I am well aware that the root cause lies in my history. Medical people have not a clue about this. They just cut, burn and poison with chems.


Low Oxalates Diet

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Posted by Sandra (Ottawa, Ontario) on 04/28/2012
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I have had LS for a year now. I went on the Low Oxalate diet in September and noticed that the itching immediately began to subside (a HUGE relief considereing I was returning to work and hadn't been able to wear pants for the past 4 months). I had also been experiencing extreem fatigue and digestive issues, which went away within a matter of days. After about a month I was at a confrence and cheated by eating a sandwich and cookie. I was exhausted.

I switched up the low oxalate diet for a gluten free diet and found that the fatigue and digestive symptoms went away, the LS became gradually less itchy, and the white patches started to disappear. I have not had to use steroid cream for months and I have been able to resume a normal sex life. After a significant improvement I realized that while the dietary change was helping it was not the only answer. I had also noticed that the itching would be the worst when I was lying down or sitting for long periods of time so I started jogging. I started off with 2km and have worked up to 6km 3 times a week. I think that the extra blood flow may be what is helping, because I did do regular excercise before, but it was yoga which was much lower impact and much less demanding to the cardio-vascular system. I would like to mention that I have also not had athsma for months since changing my diet. Trying the low oxalate diet an was the best thing did for my LS.

Replied by Nickie
(London Uk)
10/07/2015

Until you have figured out the cause maybe you could use a homeopathic cream such as Hypericum and Urtica. This is extremely mild and soothing and can be used for burns and stings etc, if it doesn't help, it certainly won't hurt.

Replied by Jane
(England)
11/01/2015
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I READ YOUR INFO AND WENT ON A GLUTEN AND LOW OXALATE DIET. I was told I had Lichen S.Thank you to everyone that shared their advice about going on a low Oxalate diet and gluten free. It works, I no longer suffer with this condition.

I did use a steroid cream for several weeks. But I am all clear, skin is normal color now, my gp advice is to continue doing what I am doing.

Replied by Tanya
(Burlingame)
03/16/2016

Please, tell me more about the low-oxalate diet. I have not been diagnosed with Licen Sclerosus but I have all the symptoms and they are getting worse. My life has become terrible with my husband, I lost sleep from itching and pain, the obgyns ignore me. Only now I found out what I have.

I need all the help to diminish my agony.

Monica
(Corvallis, Or)
03/16/2016

Have you heard of sitting in a bath with borax and baking soda? Look up the borax conspiracy.

Replied by Terry
(Wisconsin)
10/18/2016

I have had it for 3 years. For intense itching I use desitin maximum strength, wear white cotton panties with unscented panty liners, and drink organic apple cider vinegar all natural drink, ( found at health food stores and festival food store) 8 ounces 3 times a week. Also when I followed a gluten free diet and no artificial sweeteners my LS was gone. Now I restarted the gluten free diet and no aspartame.

Replied by Margaret
(United Kingdom)
01/09/2017

I have had lichen sclerosis for years, it got so bad I went to a Specialist at a Nuffield hospital, finally I found out the name of it. I'm 79 and 3/4!

I tried the "Emuaid" cream, it came from America and was nearly 68 dollars!!! I found out later that it's on "E-bay" much cheaper, it only lasted me a week but it was so good! So soothing, but I can't afford it!

I'm going to try the "Gluten free and Low Oxalates diet, I have done a lot of research on line, my ls is particularly bad at the moment. Wish me luck!! Margaret.

Replied by Candice
(Kansas, Mo)
02/17/2017

Please help on this diet and how long till see results?

Replied by Danise
(Illinois)
04/30/2018

Try 4 tablespoons castor oil....Organic 2 drops essential Lavender oil, 1 drop essential lemongrass oil......that's it. Bought mine from herbal store...supposed to work. anyway they say dont use more drops than what ingredients call for. Just diagnosed....comes and goes...flare ups are horrible...no soap, just rinse warm water....began wearing boxers or mens underwear soft cotton equipo boxers.


Low Oxalates Diet
Posted by Healthygirl110 (Sacramento, Ca) on 02/18/2012
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I've been able to reverse Lichen Sclerosis by going on a Low Oxalates diet. Steroid creams do not work. After being on a low oxalates diet within a month my LS has reversed by 50% and still healing everyday! I hope this others -- I never thought in a million years I could reverse LS but it's possible. You can also check out Vulvar Pain Foundation online with similar resources. Good Luck!


LS and Thyroid Connection

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Posted by Seeker (East Sussex) on 04/05/2015

I have a theory about lichen sclerosus and wondered if it applies to anyone else. I heard that girls born to women with an overactive thyroid whilst pregnant have a high chance of developing LS. This applies to me, does anyone else have a mother with LS and who had it whilst pregnant?

Replied by Karen
(Uk)
08/26/2015
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Definitely. My sister read anything she could find on LS and our mother had thyroid problems, thyroid removal and in later life developed chronic crohns disease. Poor immune system.

Replied by Justine
(France)
08/15/2017

My mother had a thyroid operation when I was very young. I think she had it removed and subsequently was told that it was underactive as she gained weight. She developed LS of the vulva in her 50s and now has scleroderma in her fingers. I have never had any health problems but at the age of 43 I developed LS of the vulva. Could be an interesting line of enquiry to see if there is a connection.


LS and Thyroid Connection
Posted by Wendy (Canada) on 05/27/2014

Hello everyone.....I am sorry that a lot of you are suffering with LS!

I've had LS for at least 7 years now....diagnosed for 5 years.(I am 55) I have tried so many lotions, potions, treatments, etc....I've been reading your posts and will try some of these! I eat organically, eat pasture fed meat and eggs, drink Reverse Osmosis water and exercise.I eat healthy. I am going to try the gluten free diet and see if that helps. I take all kinds of vitamins, etc...a lot of these were mentioned in your posts. I have been using steroid cream....but it has stopped working about 10 months ago....I hated using it anyways......but kept me from going mad. I was using organic, bio-identical progesterone cream..(Natpro).....I didn't think the cream was working, and thought maybe that I didn't use a high enough dosage, but after discontinuing the cream my LS became much worse. I was also under a lot of stress since about that time...so I'm not sure if this is a coincidence or not. I belong to an online support group and some of the women on there say they have had remarkable success using concentrated cannabis oil (topically). Makes one think. I know my doctor would never give me a prescription for it. :( They rarely give people here prescriptions for medical cannabis...let alone the oil. Makes one want to break the law! A lot of the LS treatments are just that.....treating the horrible symptoms that we get....never getting at the cause. It definitely has something to do with hormonal imbalance. Almost everyone that has LS has hypothyroidism...and I think the ones that don't have hypothyroidism just haven't been diagnosed with it yet. It makes me think that maybe we should be finding something that cures hypothyroidism which in turn would cure the LS. I am going to start researching into the thyroid issue. I've been rather down about my LS lately. I hate the horrible itching, the pain, the atrophy.....and especially how it effects my sex life and relationship with my husband. I usually try to be positive and up beat about things......but lately it's been bad.

Replied by Lynn
(Phoenix, AZ)
01/25/2015

I feel like I could have written your posting........ ;(

Replied by Cyn
(Wa State)
02/22/2015

Lynn,

I have had LS for about 15 years. Your post concerns me because you fail to consider that this is a progressive disease.You are in the early or mid stages, and I assure you there is no going backwards. I urge you to arrest the progression before you have irreparable damage. By the symptoms you are reporting, the disease is marching forward. This is not good..

There are stages to the disease that are much worse than you are experiencing now. I urge you to seriously educate yourself on this disease. I know a great resource!!

I belong to a wonderful LS support group, well over 10,000 women and men are members, discussing what is working.. Please get ahold of the LS before it progresses much further.

Here it is:

https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/LichenSclerosis/info

This is REALLY WORTH YOUR TIME.

Sincerely, Cyn

Replied by Frances
(Cabarlah, Qld. Australia)
04/28/2015

Wendy, have you read Dr Brownstein's book re iodine and followed up with the Iodine protocol as mentioned on Earth Clinic; and, whether this has cured the LS?

Replied by Nancy
(Indianapolis)
10/12/2015

I had hyperparathyroidism, had parathyroid removed, which fixed that, but have lichens acutely. Used clobatasol and premarin cream for years and cannot get rid of it. It even hurts to urinate.

Replied by Alison
(Vancouver, Bc)
12/16/2015

What group are you on where they talk about using cannabis oil? I'm in Vancouver, Canada and that sort of thing is pretty available, with prescription of course. It's something I'd like to look into so if I can connect with those talking about it, it would be ideal. Thank you.

Replied by Kat
(Florida)
02/13/2016

I have LS and hypo/hyperthyroidism depending on thyroid med dosage :) It fluctuates all the time. I currently started using Ashwagandah for thyroid and adjust it according to hypo/hyperthyroid symptoms (Now using three a week - Mon, Wed, Fri). Seems to be a good fit for me. Haven't had a blood test since starting it almost a year ago; but according to the symptoms it is working well. It is good for many other medical issues too.

Didn't know LS and thyroid were linked. This is interesting. I use various combos of essential oils in emu oil topically for the LS ... the itching of LS is less with ashwagandah, but the rash and patches are still there.

Replied by Queenie
(California)
08/19/2017

This comment is a little harsh, judgey and might not be true.

It is a very emotional thing, having LS and knowing that stress makes it worse. In fact there is "a going back". There is. I am not there yet, I have just discovered it. But hundreds of women that I have read from in the past week have said that they are experiencing NO symptoms and taking wheat sugar and processed foods out of their diet did the trick. No, I won't say cure- as that would cause an argument. But no symptoms. So there is a "over the rainbow" place for many women. We can't be so harsh online- every single body is different, and some heals faster then others.


Lyme Disease Connection

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Posted by Lisa (New York ) on 08/19/2018
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My acupuncturist has seen a connection between Lichens Sclerosus and latent undiagnosed Lyme disease.

Replied by Bl
(Ca)
08/22/2018
31 posts
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I am Lyme positive and have systemic Candida. I would think the Lichen Sclerosis if from Candida which most people with Lyme have. I have all three conditions. Yet my symptoms came on after antibiotics for ear infections. A nasal swab has proven they are fungal.


Lyme Disease Connection
Posted by Lora (Dc) on 04/20/2017
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I have recently learned that Lyme disease can also be a cause because of its autoimmune properties

Replied by Tonya
(Minnesota)
09/27/2017

Lora, can you tell me where you read about the connection to Lyme's diesase?

Replied by Frances
(Cabarlah, Qld.)
05/19/2018

If you do a search for Borrelia and Lichen Sclerosus, you will find articles making the connection.


Manuka Honey

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Posted by Luckylucy (Nh) on 08/04/2017
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I have had LS for many years and tried Protopic, steroids and none of that really helped. Seroviral HGH made it fade quite a bit. I recently tried sandlewood oil and royal jelly which faded it about 80 percent.

I have for 3 days been using manuka honey and am trying 10+ umf on one side of my chest and 18+ on the other side to see if one works better. LS is now 95 percent flat and nearly all the white is gone. I am keeping my fingers crossed that this finally does the trick. None of the doctors have been particularly useful over the years in finding a useful remedy (but at least they could diagnose it) not even those at the best Boston hospitals... Does it seem that they have far more interest in Lyme disease than helping us women with this sometimes embarrassing ailment?


MMS

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Posted by Rita Jean (Texas) on 02/11/2018
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Researched for over a year as to the cause of LS. Tried all of the noted protocols on the web. What helped was Perrin Naturals and also ozonated extra virgin olive oil. These worked for different phases of the out breaks. Ended up going back to my old faithful calendula ointment and witch hazel for immediate relief of the itching and burning. Breaks outs always appeared after eating acidic foods. When I researched the bottled water I was using, the test results also showed acidic. Changed to a much higher PH bottled water and continued my calendula and witch hazel protocol. Still searching for the cause is when I found MMS. Drank MMS for 8 days and also did the MMS sitz baths for 8 days. No more lesions, itching, cuts and burning. It took a long time to find this cure for me but thought I would share it as it may help others.

MMS (Miracle Mineral Supplement) - I started with one drop for a couple of days and moved up to 2 drops. With the sitz bath I used 5 drops MMS and soaked for 20 minutes in hot water. By the eight day I wasn't using and witch hazel for the itching and calendula ointment.

Replied by Mary
(Tx)
06/15/2020

Just ordered MMS for a different condition, then was wondering if this would also help a daughter with LS. Saw your post. Are you still in recovery? Thanks!

Mary

Replied by Jackie
(Dallas)
02/23/2021

I will be having biopsy tomorrow but Dr said all my symptoms point to Lichen sclerosus, I have taken MMS in the past, but this pain has caught me off guard, it's like my inmune system has gone haywire, so I will start doing dlsitz baths with MMS, the new version protocol is CDS or Chlorine Dioxide, protocol on how to make it is on YouTube, Dr Andreas kalcker shows step by step how to make it in its purest form. There's also a spray protocol to dilute and use on skin like bacterial vaginitis, so I did do a sitz bath to nite with baking soda, warm water, helped a lot, the creams I'm still researching which to use, organic coconut oil is my go to cream, but needed one like a barrier to help while sitting, I tried Vaseline with Shea butter and it works pretty good, the only thing is gotta reapply after each pee, washing thoroughly, but I'm hopeful that MMS will cure it completely, it got rid of my pollen allergies a while back and helped me with the covid virus back last March.

Replied by Latifa
(Geneva)
04/13/2024

L.S. Rita's feedback on her use of MMS for lichen sclerosis is most interesting. As for the internal use for eight days, gradually increasing the doses, does this mean 8 daily intakes of 125 ml? I did that last year without having knowledge of MMS benefits for lichen sclerosis and found it quite awkward with the 10 minutes abstention before and after food intake. Is there a less constraining alternative for internal use? Can some drops of essential oils be added to the MMS sit bath mixture? Can I use the aquarium MMS for the sit- bath? And for drinking water for human consumption? Does MMS neutralize and eliminate heavy metals? If yes, can this substitute Zéolith? Thank you in advance for your kind reply.


Monolaurin

Posted by Lynn (Seattle, Wa) on 02/07/2015

I'm wondering if anyone has explored the use of Monolaurin for lichen sclerosis? InspiredNutrition.com indicates it is helpful with yeast, infections, MRSA (even) as well as Herpes and more. Would you mind letting me know your thoughts? thank you


Neem Oil, Green Tea Extract

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Posted by Terlyn (Syracuse, Ny) on 12/28/2009
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I have had LS for a few years to the puzzlement of my gyn until September when the white spotting finally appeared. I tried calendula oil then castor oil and now I am in my 2nd week of Neem oil with a green tree extract added 2 or 3X a day. It is messy but it brought me healing relief.

The others brought relief from the itching and bleeding which is a blessing but I want it to heal and not continue to split.



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