Cystitis? No problem thanks to natural remedies!

Have you ever heard of cystitis? It is a troublesome inflammation of the bladder mucosa that mainly affects the female sex. The remedies are many and especially natural…

In fact, it is estimated that about 25-35% of women between the ages of 20 and 40 have experienced at least one episode of cystitis in their lifetime. The symptoms are burning and difficulty urinating while at the same time increasing the number of urinations throughout the day.

Fortunately, there are remedies, and many of them are also completely natural.

Obviously, these natural remedies prove useful for mild forms and to combat early symptoms; if symptoms persist, it is always a good idea to consult the treating physician.

Speaking of nature, let’s start with mallow, an herb that is often taken in the form of herbal tea and whose
soothing and anti-inflammatory properties
can provide immediate relief in mild cases of cystitis. If the Cranberry

anti-inflammatory properties of mallow are to be considered among the most effective for the treatment of cystitis, the antimicrobial properties of calendula are equally important and often combined with those of mallow in the preparation of healing herbal teas. Remaining in the vegetable sphere,nettle is also considered among the medicinal plants that can provide immediate relief in cases of mild cystitis. Even it is used as a preventive remedy for those suffering from recurrent cystitis due to its diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties. Another remedy isBearberry a medicinal shrub whose leaves are used in the preparation of herbal teas often associated with cranberry or cramberry extracts.

In fact, it has been seen that some active ingredients of cranberry or cranberry (proanthocyanidins type A = PAC) are able to inhibit the adhesion ofEscherichia coli, usually the microorganism most involved in urinary tract infections, to the bladder wall. So both those who suffer from early symptoms and those who are prone to frequent recurrences may find it helpful to take cranberry periodically, taking care to bring in between 36-72 mg of PAC per day.

Stimulating diuresis turns out to be one of the most effective tips in cases of cystitis, which is why in addition to drinking plenty of water it is good to take natural extracts that can help expel excess waste.

Prominent among them is undoubtedlyheather, a medicinal plant that has always been used for the
treatment of urinary tract infections
. Its use is now considered among the most effective, especially when combined withbearberry due to its
astringent and soothing properties
, as well as
diuretic and antiseptic
. Finally, let’s talk about baking soda, a very effective natural remedy that can be purchased pure in health food stores. Experts say that one should dissolve a teaspoon of it in a glass of water and take four or five a day to provide relief from cystitis symptoms. It should be mentioned that this is not a suitable remedy for those with hypertension or heart problems, but it is considered very useful for decreasing urine acidity and inflammation status.