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Suffering from Body Odour - 4 Homeopathic Remedies to Help Treat it

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Dr. Prithviraj SinghaHomeopathy Doctor • 13 Years Exp.BHMS
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Body Odour is an unpleasant smell caused due to the sweat of a person. Body odour is the result of the combination of the bacteria and sweat of the body. When the normal sweat of a person comes in contact with the bacteria, then the unpleasant smell comes out. This unpleasant smell is also termed as body odour. Another name for body odor is Bromhidrosis. The causes of body odour are various medications, the food eaten, stress, hormonal changes etc. You can prevent body odour by wearing clean clothes, taking bath regularly, reducing the stress level, applying green tea under the arm, cleaning the armpits, applying lemon juice under the armpits etc.

The causes of Body Odour are as follows

There are various symptoms which lead to body odour. Some of them are

  • Sweating during the sleeping
  • Sudden change in body odour
  • Fruity body odour of diabetes
  • Increase in sweating
  • Oozing
  • Bleach like odour that indicates the kidney or liver disease
  • Skin infections occurring frequently
  • Rashes
  • The consistency of sweat in the skin
  • Redness.

There are various points to be followed in order to reduce the body odour. Some of them are

  • Use the antibacterial soap while taking bath
  • Take bath on a regular basis
  • Wear the clean clothes
  • Avoid the foods that have a strong smell
  • Clean your underarms frequently to reduce the sweat
  • Wash you clothes regularly which is full of sweat 
  • Keep your underarms dry to reduce the bacteria
  • Use the antiperspirants
  • Avoid eating spicy foods and also the hot peppers
  • Weak silk, cotton or any other clothes that are made from the natural fibers.

The following are the diseases that can lead to the body odour

Homeopathic remedies for the treatment of body odour

Homeopathic remedies are the remedies which are given to the patients by using a smaller amount of drugs. Homeopathic remedies are considered the safe and effective treatment for curing any disease. The homeopathic treatment doesn't have any side effects as they are made using natural products.Homeopathic medicine helps in curing the body odour. These medicines are mainly effective on excessive sweating which in turn prevent the body odour. There are various homeopathic remedies for curing the body odour.

The 4 Homeopathic Remedies for the treatment of Body Odour are as follows:

Hepar sulph

Hepar sulph is the homeopathic remedy used for curing the body odour. If there is exertion in the body, hepar sulph brings the best result for treating the body odour. The exertion can be of two types i.e. mental or physical. If the person is having any type of exertion, the person may start sweating. This sweating leads to body odour. So, if anyone is having body odour due to exertion, then in such cases hepar sulph is given as these medicines also don't have any side effects.

Sulphur

Sulphur is another homeopathic remedy used for curing the body odour. It is considered as the most effective medicine. It is given to the people who cannot tolerate the sensation of heat. The people also suffer from the heat sensitivity in the different body parts. Due to these heat sensations, excess sweat comes out which in turn leads to the body odour problem. In such a situation, if any person is having body odour, sulphur can be given in order to treat the condition of body odour.

Rheum

Rheum is another homeopathic remedy used for treating the body odour. It is given in a condition when a sour smell comes out even after taking a proper bath. This smell can come either from the underarm or any other part of the body. These unpleasant smells can be the result of exertion. So, if anyone is having the problem of body odor, they can take the medicine of rheum.

Psorinum

Psorinum is another homeopathic medicine used for curing the body odour. Body odour is an unpleasant smell caused due to the sweat of a person. It is the combination of the bacteria and sweat of the body. Psorinum is given to the person who is sensitive to a cold environment. They are so sensitive to the cold that even in the summer sometimes they need to warm themselves. The symptoms for taking Psorinum is the unpleasant smell that is sour along with excessive sweating, sensitivity to the cold, unhealthy looking skin. So, if anyone is having the above mentioned symptoms, they can take the medicine of Psorinum.

Conclusion:

Thankyou for spending your precious time reading this article. I hope you got proper and relevant information after reading this article. Body Odour is an unpleasant smell caused due to the excessive sweating. When the normal sweat of a person comes in contact with the bacteria, then the unpleasant smell comes out. This condition is termed as body odour. The causes of body odour are stress, diabetes, kidney problems, a lot of exercise, consumption of alcohol etc. You can prevent body odour by taking a bath regularly, wearing clean clothes etc. So, if you have a problem with body odour, consult the doctor immediately.

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