Cystitis is a very commona disease that affects quite a large number of people. Moreover, women learn about cystitis from their own experience much more often than men. All methods are used - antibiotics, warming up, herbs - all methods are good for cystitis. This is what we will talk about - about what herbs are used to treat this disease. But let's take everything in order. Doctors call cystitis an inflammatory process that involves the mucous membrane of the bladder. This inflammatory process most often develops as a result of the penetration of pathogenic microflora into the body - and in particular, into the genitourinary system - such as streptococci, staphylococci and E. coli. In addition, the occurrence of cystitis can be provoked by some diseases - such as urolithiasis, diabetes mellitus, inflammatory diseases of the pelvic organs, sexually transmitted infections. Weakening of the immune system plays an important role - with it, even ordinary hypothermia can become the factor that can provoke cystitis. The treatment of which is not an easy task.
Symptoms of the disease
It is simply impossible not to notice cystitis, becauseit proceeds very rapidly, with a lot of pronounced symptoms that greatly complicate a person's life. Such symptoms include: Frequent urination and false urge to urinate. Normally, an adult urinates about six times a day. And if a person has cystitis, this number can reach 30 or more times a day. Moreover, so-called false urges appear. A person experiences a strong urge to urinate, goes to the toilet and to no avail. Thus, leading a normal life becomes almost impossible. Can you imagine a working day spent in the toilet? Exactly...
- Obstructed process of urination
However, frequent trips to the toilet are not healthy for a person,of a patient with cystitis, is only half the trouble. The process of urination itself also becomes an extremely painful act. Burning, intense pain - all these are the "delights" of cystitis. Tears in your eyes are practically guaranteed, even if you steadfastly endure the inconvenience and pain.
- Change in color, odor and transparency of urine, the appearance of blood
The urine of a person with cystitis is practicallyin all cases, it changes its color - it becomes much darker. In addition, it becomes cloudy, as sediment appears. The smell also changes - it becomes especially sharp, with an unpleasant odor. In especially severe cases of cystitis, an admixture of pus and even blood appears in the urine. To treat cystitis, it is highly recommended to seek help from a doctor. The doctor will conduct the necessary studies, diagnose the disease and select the optimal treatment - very often it is almost impossible to do without antibacterial drugs. And only a doctor can prescribe them. Self-treatment in such cases does not lead to anything good. However, do not forget about traditional medicine. There are a huge number of very effective recipes that effectively cope with cystitis, even in the most advanced and acute form of the course. We will tell you about them now. However, remember that such folk methods of herbal treatment can only be used as an auxiliary tool. In no case should herbs be used to replace the treatment prescribed by a doctor.
Treatment of acute cystitis
Acute cystitis is the most severe.Therefore, for its treatment, they use the "heavy artillery" of traditional medicine - the most potent herbs. As a rule, a sick person feels relief within 24 hours after the start of treatment. For successful treatment, it is necessary to strictly follow the recipe for preparing a particular remedy, use only the specified herbs, as well as the regimen for taking these remedies.
- Decoction of flax seeds
The healing properties of flax seeds are well known.have been used by mankind for many centuries. They are successfully used to treat a variety of diseases, including cystitis. To prepare the decoction, you will need five tablespoons of seeds and a liter of water. Boil a liter of water in an enamel pan, pour in the flax seeds, cover and reduce the heat. Cook for 30 minutes, stirring the decoction occasionally. After this time, turn off the heat, wrap the pan in a terry towel and leave to infuse for six hours. After this, strain the decoction using gauze and pour into a glass container. You can begin treatment. The sick person should drink half of the preheated decoction every half hour. It is unacceptable to drink more than one liter of such a decoction. The duration of treatment is only three days. As a rule, cystitis disappears irrevocably.
- Infusion of Bearberry and Psyllium
Bearberry is a very good diuretic.means, and plantain is a very powerful antiseptic. And these properties are successfully used by traditional medicine to treat acute cystitis. For this, use a decoction of the above-mentioned herbs, which is prepared as follows. In a thermos, you need to place three tablespoons of chopped bearberry and plantain herbs. Moreover, you can use both fresh and dry raw materials. You can buy these injuries at almost any pharmacy. Pour one liter of boiling water over the herbs, cover with a lid and leave for three hours. After that, strain the infusion with gauze and add three tablespoons of any natural honey to it. Of course, only if it is reliably known that the sick person does not have an allergic reaction to bee products. In this case, you can replace honey with a few spoons of ordinary sugar. You need to take the infusion 100 grams, but very often - the entire volume must be drunk in just two hours. Be prepared for the fact that urination will become very frequent. However, do not forget that you need to follow the correct drinking regime - a sick person should drink at least three liters of liquid per day. Otherwise, there is a high risk of developing severe dehydration. It is best to drink non-carbonated drinking water, cranberry juice or fruit drink. But you should completely refuse sweet juices and carbonated drinks. The diuretic effect will last for 24 hours.
- Infusion of corn stigmas
To relieve intense painYou can use an infusion of corn silk. They have a strong anesthetic effect - just one glass of such an infusion can eliminate the most severe pain for a day. To prepare the infusion, you will need three tablespoons of corn silk and one glass of warm water. Place the silk in water and put in a dark, warm place for two hours. After that, strain the infusion using gauze. To soften the sharp taste, you can add one teaspoon of any natural honey. The infusion must be drunk all at once, in small sips. You can drink no more than two glasses of such an infusion per day. And remember that you need to drink as much liquid as possible, which helps flush the infection out of the bladder.
- Decoction of birch buds
To prepare this decoction you will needFive tablespoons of birch buds and water. The buds can be purchased at any pharmacy. Place the birch buds in an enamel bowl and pour one glass of cold water over them. Leave for about two hours, then add two more glasses of water and bring to a boil over low heat, stirring constantly. Cook for about 15 minutes. Then cover the pan with a lid, wrap it in a terry towel and leave for two hours. Strain the decoction using gauze, add a tablespoon of honey, mix thoroughly. The decoction must be poured into a glass container and stored exclusively in the refrigerator for no more than three days. The decoction must be taken three times a day, 100 grams. The duration of treatment is no more than three days.
Recipes for the treatment of chronic cystitis
In the event that the disease has takenchronic form of the disease, the treatment is more complicated and takes much more time. However, medicinal plants will come to the rescue in this case too. In this case, you will have to take them much longer than in the acute form of the disease. And do not forget that it is imperative to follow the recommendations of your doctor.
- Infusion of the juniper
The infusion of has proven itself to be very goodjuniper, which helps to get rid of the most advanced forms of cystitis. It is prepared as follows. Place three tablespoons of dry crushed juniper in a thermos and pour two glasses of boiling water. Cover tightly with a lid and leave to brew for a day. After that, strain the broth with gauze and pour into a teapot. Use this infusion as a regular tea. To achieve a positive effect, a sick person should drink at least one liter of such tea per day. Be prepared - this tea has a fairly strong diuretic effect.
- Liquorice root
Licorice root has powerfulanti-inflammatory action, so its infusion is also successfully used to treat chronic cystitis. This infusion is very easy to prepare - grind 20 grams of licorice root, place in an enamel pan. Pour one liter of water, cover with a lid and wrap in a terry towel. Infuse for 24 hours, then strain with gauze and pour into a glass container. The infusion must be stored in the refrigerator - otherwise it will quickly lose its healing properties. Especially good
- Decoction of parsley
Chronic cystitis is treated with no less successwith a decoction of parsley. To do this, carefully chop 100 grams of fresh parsley, boil a liter of water and pour the raw material into it. Cook for about 30 minutes, stirring constantly. Cover with a lid and leave to brew for two hours. Strain the decoction, pour into a glass container and store in the refrigerator. It must be taken every morning, on an empty stomach, half a glass. The treatment should continue for 21 days. After this, you need to take at least a week's break. If necessary, the treatment can be repeated. Those people who have tried herbal treatment on their own experience claim that the disease recedes quite quickly. However, ending the conversation, I would like to once again remind you of a simple truth. Herbal treatment, no matter how effective it is, cannot replace a visit to the doctor. It is simply necessary to follow all his recommendations and appointments - only in this case can you be sure that cystitis will leave you forever. And remember a simple but very important precaution. Many herbs can cause various allergic reactions. Therefore, if you are not sure whether you are allergic to one or another component of the recipe. Take a small amount and observe the reaction of your body for several hours. Be healthy! We recommend reading:
