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Posted by on Jun 6, 2014 in Ailments, Ailments T-Z | 0 comments

Urinary Tract Infections (Herbs Used)

An uncomplicated UTI can easily be addressed with a formula of herbs. It is important that the herbs address the infection as well as the associated pain and discomfort. Herbs can stop the urinary tract infections symptoms and get to the root cause of the problem as well.

Antimicrobial Herbs

Antimicrobial herbs negatively effect pathogens in the body through various mechanisms. These herbs can be useful against viral infections, bacteria and fungal infections.

  • Elderberry (Sambucus nigra)
  • Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
  • Garlic (Allium sativum)
  • Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis)
  • St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)
  • Elecampane (Inula helenium)
  • Bee balm (Monarda fistulosa)
  • Juniper (Juniperus communis)
  • Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
  • Usnea (Usnea spp.)
  • Oregon Grape Root (Mahonia aquifolium)
  • Cedar (Thuja occidentalis)

 

Demulcent Herbs

Demulcent herbs are slimy and mucilaginous in quality. Have you ever left oatmeal on the counter for too long and it becomes sort of gloppy? That is demulcent. These herbs are used to soothe hot and irritated tissues. Think of aloe vera gel on a hot sunburn. Demulcent herbs are also used for a sore throat, digestive ulcers, dry and unproductive coughs, irritated intestines and an irritated urinary tract.

  • Aloe vera gel (Aloe vera)
  • Marshmallow root (Althaea officinalis)
  • Violet leaf and flower (Viola odorata and other species)
  • Slippery Elm (Ulmus fulva)
  • Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)
  • Rose hips (Rosa spp.)
  • Iceland moss (Cetraria islandica)
  • Irish moss (Chondrus crispus)
  • Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
  • Common mallow (Malva neglecta)
  • Cornsilk (Zea mays)

Diuretic Herbs

Diuretic herbs increase urine output. They can be used to lower blood pressure, resolve damp conditions in the body (edema) or for infections of the urinary system. These generally work best as a lukewarm tea.

  • Dandelion leaf (Taraxacum officinale)
  • Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
  • Nettle leaf (Urtica dioica)
  • Celery seed (Apium graveolens)
  • Horsetail (Equisetum arvense)
  • Cleavers (Galium aparine)
  • Juniper (Juniperus communis)
  • Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)
  • Elderflowers (Sambucus nigra)