How to Treat Bladder Infection Herbally
Bladder infections, also called Urinary Tract Infections (UTI), is a bacterial infection that affects the urinary tract, which is composed of the bladder, ureters and kidneys. It commonly affects women and children worldwide. UTI can cause kidney damage if left untreated. The urinary tract is normally sterile. When normal flora bacteria found in nearby organs reach the urinary tract due to illness or metabolic imbalance , an infection can occur. Most UTI infections are caused by bacteria called Escheria coli. In this article, you will learn how to naturally treat a bladder infection using potent herbs.
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Things You'll Need
- Cranberry juice
- Uva ursi tablets
- Horsetail tablets
- Garlic and garlic supplements
- Echinacea
Instructions
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Drink four glasses of un-concentrated cranberry juice a day. Cranberry juice contains compounds that stop bacterial organisms from clinging to the walls of the bladder where they can cause infection and reproduce. Make sure you drink only un-concentrated cranberry juice since the concentrated type contains sugar and more water.
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Take uva ursi tablets twice daily or as needed. Uva ursi which is also called bearberry,is a powerful herb that contains compounds called arbutin, which destroys the cellular walls of the bacteria causing UTIs.
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Take horsetail tablets three times a day. Horsetail protects the membranous walls of the urinary tract, preventing bacteria to attach. It also has antibiotic properties that destroys the cellular components of bacteria. It even increases urinary output to help flush out bacteria.
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Take garlic supplements. Garlic is a natural antibiotic that contains allicin, which works by destroying the cellular components of bacteria and their locomotive parts. Aside from supplements, try adding garlic to your food until you get better.
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Take two echinacea tablets twice daily. Echinacea is a powerful herb that works by increasing immune system cells, including macrophages needed to rid the body of UTI bacteria.
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Tips & Warnings
All the herbal supplements mentioned in this article can be purchased at your local health food store.
