Herbal Remedies for Cystitis
August 10, 2009
Infection of bladder caused by E-coli bacterial organisms is scientifically known as cystitis. The symptoms of cystitis comprises of lower abdominal pain, discoloration of urine, pain while urinating, back ache and fever.
The causes of cystitis comprise vaginal infections, inflammation of kidneys, rigorous constipation, bladder stone and bacterial infection of bladder. Given below are a number of remedies that have been prescribed by naturopathists over ages for an effective treatment of cystitis.
Herbal Decoction – Regular consumption of a decoction prepared by one tsp of blended powdered of fifteen grams of each equisetum arvense and cinquefoil root with twenty grams of plantain leaves boiled in two cups of water endows with diuretic effects on cystitis which leads to early recovery from cystitis. For optimum results, one warm cup of this decoction should be consumed in evenings at least 3 hours prior to dinner.
Parsley Leaves – To prepare a herbal tea, leave one teaspoon of powdered parsley leaves and roots in a cup of boiled water. After two hours, it should be strained and consumed 1.5 hours prior to meals. Daily consumption of this herbal tea drastically reduces the pain and confines the growth of bacteria in liver. Drinking approximately 30 ml of herbal tea prepared with knotweed herb also strengthens the liver and lower abdominal region.
Dandelion – Dandelion is one of the best herbs to treat inflammation of liver and kidneys. Regular consumption of dandelion tea assists in balancing the temperature levels of body. It can also be taken in form of tincture. Eight drops of dandelion tincture diluted in one tbsp water for thrice a day is recommended dosage for cystitis.
Birch – The leaves and bark of birch tree are widely acknowledged for their natural antibacterial and extraordinary healing properties. Regular consumption of a herbal tea prepared by boiling leaves and bark of birch tree assists in eliminating inflammatory substances from bowel. An increased intake of this herbal tea releases the methyl salicylate in body which further provides relief from severe aches.
Berberis Acquifolium – The usage of this herb is not confined to any single disease or symptoms. Consumption of this herb in form of tea or tincture helps in elimination of E-coli bacteria, curing constipation and augments immune system via stimulating the production of white blood cells. This herbal tea should be consumed thrice a day till the symptoms of cystitis remains in effect.
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