For bacterial vaginosis and cervicitis.

A few of the herbs that have been used for such conditions include False unicorn, Black Cohosh and Chaste Berry. Echinacea and Golden Seal are taken for infection. Calendula, Golden Seal and Witch Hazel are herbs that have been used as douche. All can be used in extract form. For an herbal douche and teaspoon (altogether) of extract(s) is added to a pint of sterile water. Douching should be used to control infection, but not overdone.

Hi, you said you tried vinegar - do you mean Bragg's natural apple cider vinegar, with the "mother" (sediment) in it? Are you drinking it? It takes at least a month for the smell to go away. It also helps to take probiotics, refrigerated type, from a health store.

In the meantime, you can use something vaginally to control the smell - one of the suggestions from the other poster, or you can use Replens or RepHresh moisturizers, which lowers the pH. Some women douche with the apple cider vinegar, also, which does the same thing.

Good luck,
Angelblue

BV can be caused by many different factors. Though it can be sexually transmitted, it also can be caused by diet or douching too much. You really should only douche about once a month and when you do, it's better to make your own. You can use plain white distilled vinegar, lemon juice, and a small bit of water. You also need plain yogurt. After you douche you need to insert the yogurt inside of you. You're pretty much douching with the yogurt. This will put your ph balance back in order. Trust me, this really works. Also try taking acidophilus about twice a day. A combination of both will clear it up in a week's time. Try to stay away from such things as alcohol, sweets, and too much bread. Don't cut out bread completely. You do need your carbs. Also make sure you're drinking plenty of water and try getting your sugars from fruit.

I don't know if you currently have the same problem but I feel your pain. All you need is a good Antibiotic to get rid of the odor. Take it consistently for at least 5 days x 3 times a day(mealtimes). I also recommend a good multivitamin like GNC Women's Ultra that will help keep your cervitis at bay.