Physiologic leukorrhea is the so-called "normal" discharge. It is usually not profuse and quite bright, and has no smell. White physiological discharge in women should not cause irritation to the skin or mucosa. The profuseness of physiological leucorrhoea in women increases slightly before menstruation.

In pregnant women, the amount of physiological vaginal discharge also increases during sexual intercourse, and during the period after delivery. White discharge may also occur in girls at puberty.

Pathological leukorrhea is very profuse. It can be watery, greenish, and have an unpleasant odor. White pathological discharge is a symptom of infectious diseases, and causes itching, burning, and increased moisture in the genitals.

Most often, pathological leucorrhea in women are caused by inflammation of the vaginal mucosa. These infections are called vaginitis or colpitis. The main threat is that these diseases can combine with cervicitis (inflammation of the uterine cervix).

Home Remedies for White Vaginal Discharge
The thick and white vaginal discharge from the vagina is known as leukorrhea. White vaginal discharge is a mechanism used by vagina to preserve the flexibility of the vaginal tissue and maintain its chemical balance. Some simple home remedies for white vaginal discharge :

Gooseberry powder for white vaginal discharge:
Take 5 grams powder of Indian gooseberry mixed with 5 grams sugar candy powder. This is a very good home remedy for leukorrhea.

Indian Rosewood tree:
Take 8-10 leaves of Indian Rosewood tree + 25 grams sugar candy.Grind these and eat early in the morning .This is a very effective home remedy for white vaginal discharge.

Coriander seeds:
Soak 1 tsp of coriander seeds in a glass of water in the night. Then drink this water early in the morning. Try this remedy for at least 10 days continuously.

Banana with ghee for white vaginal discharge:
Eat one fully ripe banana with 1 tsp ghee daily. This is beneficial in curing white vaginal discharge.

Triphala powder to treat white vaginal discharge:
Add 20 grams of Triphala powder to 2 liters of water and boil for 15 minutes. Then filter it and use as douche when it is still hot.

Fenugreek seeds:
These are useful when a tea like decoction is made from these seeds and taken internally. This is a very good home remedy for white vaginal discharge.