- 1. Bearberry syrup with echinacea and hydraste
- 2. Cranberry juice
- 3. Golden stick tea
- 4. Horseradish tea
- 5. Capuchin drink
Home remedies are a good option to complement the clinical treatment of urinary tract infection and accelerate recovery and should be taken daily to strengthen the immune system and increase urinary production, eliminating bacteria. The ingredients of home remedies can be found in health food stores or in street markets.
However, these remedies should not replace the doctor's instructions and pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult the obstetrician before using them.
1. Bearberry syrup with echinacea and hydraste
Bearberry is antiseptic and diuretic, while echinacea has antibiotic action and strengthens the immune system and hydraste acts as an anti-inflammatory, which is a great combination of herbs to fight urinary tract infection.
Ingredients
- 30 ml of bearberry extract15 ml of echinacea extract15 ml of hydraste extract
Method of preparation
Mix all these extracts very well, place in a dark bottle and shake well. Dilute 1 teaspoon of this syrup in a little warm water and drink immediately afterwards, 4 times a day. Totaling 4 tablespoons of syrup per day.
Attention: This extract is contraindicated for pregnant women.
2. Cranberry juice
This is a great option to treat urinary tract infection in pregnancy, as the cranberry has a high concentration of proanthocyanidins that hinder the adherence of E. coli bacteria in the urinary tract, decreasing the chances of the disease. See other tips for treating urinary tract infection in pregnancy.
Ingredients
- 250 g of cranberry1 glass of water
Method of preparation
It is advisable to take 3 to 4 glasses of this juice daily, as long as the symptoms persist.
3. Golden stick tea
Golden stick tea is also an excellent home remedy for urinary tract infection because this herb has a diuretic and anti-inflammatory action that increases urine production, thus decreasing the time the urine remains in the bladder and the development of bacteria.
Ingredients
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Method of preparation
Place the golden stick leaves in the boiling water and let it rest for 10 minutes before straining. Drink 1 cup of this tea several times a day.
4. Horseradish tea
Another good home remedy for urinary tract infection is the use of horseradish, as it has antiseptic, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties that relieve symptoms and decrease the amount of bacteria in the urinary tract.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of water1 teaspoon of dried horseradish leaves
Method of preparation
Boil the water and then add the dried horseradish leaves. Let stand for 5 minutes, strain and take 2 to 3 cups a day.
5. Capuchin drink
Another home remedy that can be used to treat urinary tract infection is the nasturtium tincture that has antibiotic, antiseptic and diuretic properties, which decrease bacterial proliferation in the urinary tract and stimulate urine production.
Ingredients
- 20 to 50 drops of nasturtium tincture1 / 2 cup warm water
Method of preparation
Mix all ingredients very well and take next. This medicine should be taken 3 to 5 times a day. You can buy the nasturtium tincture at health food stores and at some homeopathy pharmacies.
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