- 1. Sandalwood sitz bath
- Ingredients
- Method of preparation
- 2. Sitz bath with Epsom salts
- Ingredients
- Method of preparation
- 3. Chamomile sitz bath
- Ingredients
- Method of preparation
Sitz baths are an excellent home option for urinary tract infection, as well as helping to fight infection, they also cause rapid symptom relief.
Although a sitz bath with warm water already helps to reduce symptoms, when a medicinal plant is added, it is possible to attack the infection locally, helping to recover more quickly.
Although these sitz baths are scientifically proven against urinary tract infection, they should not replace the treatment indicated by the doctor, serving only as a complement.
1. Sandalwood sitz bath
Sandalwood is an excellent home-made solution to help fight urinary tract infection, as well as helping to alleviate discomfort in the pelvic area, it also fights infection, due to its soothing and antimicrobial properties. Sandalwood is widely used to combat urinary system problems.
Ingredients
- 10 drops of sandalwood essential oil; 2 liters of warm water.
Method of preparation
Mix the essential oil in the warm water and sit naked inside this bowl for approximately 20 minutes. This procedure should be repeated daily until the symptoms of the infection subside.
In addition, it is important to drink about 2 liters of water or unsweetened tea to increase urine production, which help eliminate the microorganisms that cause the disease.
2. Sitz bath with Epsom salts
One of the most important properties of Epsom salts is their ability to relieve inflammation, making it a great option to relieve itching and discomfort caused by infection. In addition, these salts also have a mild antimicrobial action that can help eliminate urinary tract infection faster.
Ingredients
- 1 bowl of warm water, 1 cup of Epsom salts.
Method of preparation
Place the cup in warm water and mix until the salts are completely dissolved. Then, sit inside the basin, keeping the genital area in water for 15 to 20 minutes. Repeat this process 2 to 3 times a day.
In some people, this sitz bath can worsen symptoms by also eliminating good bacteria from the skin. Thus, if a worsening of the symptoms is identified, the sitz bath should be stopped.
3. Chamomile sitz bath
This is one of the simplest sitz baths, but with excellent results, especially in relieving the symptoms of urinary tract infection. This is because chamomile is a medicinal plant with great calming action.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of chamomile; 1 liter of water.
Method of preparation
Bring the ingredients to a boil for approximately 5 minutes and then put out the fire. Allow to cool and transfer the tea to a bowl where you can sit inside. Finally, one should sit inside the basin and remain for 20 minutes after bathing.
Another form of effective natural treatment in case of urinary tract infection is to consume a handful of cranberry daily as it prevents microorganisms from entering the urethra. Check out other tips like this in the following video:
