Sexually transmitted diseases are those that are transmitted during
sexual intercourse or other intimate contact with the sex organs.
A contagious inflammation of the genital mucous membrane transmitted
chiefly by sexual intercourse and due to Neisseria gonorrhoeae; may
involve the lower or upper genital tract, especially the uterine tubes,
or spread to the peritoneum and other structures by the bloodstream.
In females, gonorrhea is often asymptomatic. When there are symptoms,
they include frequent and painful urination, vaginal discharge, abnormal
menstrual bleeding, acute inflammation in the pelvic area, and rectal
itching. Untreated, may cause infection of the fallopian tubes (Salpingitis)
which may result in sterility.
Males usually do experience symptoms of gonorrhea. These include a
yellow discharge of pus and mucus from the penis and slow, difficult,
and painful urination. Untreated, may cause strictures of the urethra
and prostatitis. The symptoms usually appear 7-21 days
after sexual contact.
Penicillin or another antibiotic is the usual treatment. Be sure to
add some acidophilus to the diet when taking antibiotics. If untreated,
the gonorrhea organism (Gonococcus) can enter the rest of the body through
the bloodstream and go into the throat, eyes, rectum, vagina, bones,
joints, tendons, and other tissues. At this stage of the disease, it
is difficult to detect and is often misdiagnosed as arthritis. A new
strain of gonorrhea, first identified in 1985, has spread rapidly. This
strain is resistant to the drug tetracycline and some forms of penicillin,
but it can be cured.
Herbal Medicine Formulas and Recipes
Acidophilus, 3 capsules or 1 tbsp. liquid 3 times
a day, is important when taking antibiotics. Garlic capsules, 2
capsules 3 times daily, is a natural antibiotic
and immune system stimulant. Should be accompanied by Doctor's advice.
Vitamin C, 3,000 - 10,000 mg.
daily (divide into 4 doses per day), helps immune function
and is an antiviral agent. Zinc, 100 mg. daily, helps healing
and the immune function. Kelp, 6 tablets per day, supplies
balanced vitamins and minerals. Vitamin B complex, 50
mg. daily, is necessary in all cellular enzyme system function.
Germanium, 100 mg daily, speeds healing and reduces pain
or discomfort. Multivitamin and mineral complex, as directed on the
label, promotes immune function. Vitamin K, 100 mcg.
daily in tablet form, is necessary for blood clotting. Alfalfa is a
- Golden seal
- Pau d'arco
Any of the above may alleviate symptoms. Alternate teas and consume three
cups daily or take in capsule or extract form.
- Balsam fir
- Bird's nest
- Bistort root
- Blazing-star, rough
- Bull nettle
- Burdock, great
- Castor bean
- Cheese plant, German
- Cohosh, blue
- Cubeb berries
- Dock, yellow
- Fern, sweet
- Gale, sweet
- Gentian root
- Gotu kola
- Gumweed (rosinweed)
- Hibiscus flowers
- Horseradish (Hren)
- Horsetail, field
- Indian hemp, black
- Jasmine, yellow
- Juniper berries
- Lily, wild pond
- Maple, striped
- Marshmallow root
- Mormon tea
- Myrrh gum
- Quack grass
- Quinine, wild
- Red root
- Poke root
- Strawberry, common or Virginia
- Sweet gum
- Water pepper
- Willow, black, American
- Yellow dock
This disease is highly contagious. The Journal of the American Medical
Association suggests that you protect yourself with condoms. Condoms
should be used, but they are no guarantee of protection against venereal
diseases! Check with your doctor!