Managing Oral Thrush: Herbs, Probiotics & Coconut Oil

Oral thrush can be effectively managed with natural herbs and probiotics. Learn how to use coconut oil and gentian violet to clear fungal infections and discover which foods to avoid to prevent further irritation.

Coconut Oil & Oral Thrush

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Mandy Dunlop

Oral thrush is a yeast infection in the mouth caused by overgrowth of a species of yeast called Candida albicans. This condition is characterized by painful lesions that are whitish in appearance and form on the tongue and mucus membranes of the mouth.

Mandy Dunlop is a nutritionist, health writer and registered nutritional therapist. She has written for various Irish magazines such as "Stellar" and is the leading nutrition expert for eNutritionist, a personal nutrition website. Dunlop holds an honors Bachelor of Science in human nutrition from the University of Ulster, Northern Ireland, as well as a diploma in nutritional therapy.