Urinary Tract Infection

Urinary Tract Infection Ayurvedic Treatments

Urinary tract infection or bladder infection is caused by certain bacteria. It can happen to anyone. However, women are more prone to this disease. It can be very irritating and painful and hence, should be treated immediately. If ignored for long, it can spread the infection to the kidneys and can cause serious health problems.

The symptoms of urinary tract infection are continuous strong urge to pass urine, passing small quantity of urine frequently, burning sensation while passing urine, blood in the urine, abdomen pain, and back pain.

Usually, urinary tract infection is caused by bacteria called Escherichia coli that are found in the digestive system. This bacteria help in proper digestion. However, due to careless cleaning after passing stool or having careless sex can cause e.coli to spread and travel to the urethra. There can be several other bacteria like staphylococcus responsible for urinary tract infection.

Too much pressure on bladder can also cause urinary tract infection. Using a dirty toilet can also cause urinary tract infection. Those who are worried about this problem and want a natural treatment at home can use Ayurvedic plant and remedies to cure and prevent urinary tract infection.

Marshmallow: Marshmallow tea helps in treating urinary tract infection. When you feel the first symptom of this infection, prepare marshmallow tea and drink it to cure it immediately without giving time to worsen it. To prepare marshmallow tea, add one teaspoon of chopped marshmallow root to a cup of boiling water and simmer it for fifteen minutes. After straining and cooling, drink one cup of this herbal tea thrice daily.

Goldenseal: This herb is very effective in treating urinary tract infection that is caused by e.coli and other bacteria. You can safely take half to one teaspoon of this herb’s extracts to cure urinary tract infection.

Gokasura: This herb is used in Ayurveda in treating urinary and kidney problems. It is also very effective in treating urinary tract infections.

Guduchi: This herb is used to treat kidney infection. It has diuretic agent that helps in removing stones in the urine. It is also useful in treating urinary tract infections.

These Ayurvedic plants are used effectively in curing urinary tract infections. These show quick results in curing the urinary problems if you use them at the first sign of urinary tract infection. Drinking plenty of water will help to flush out the bacteria through urine. Include food enriched in vitamin C to recover from urinary tract infection. Drinking cranberry juice helps in treating this infection. White Sandalwood also is recommended by Ayurveda for the treatment of urinary tract infection

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