herbs for urinary tract infections

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Use herbs to kill the bacteria that causes urinary tract infections

Wednesday, May 02, 2012

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(NaturalNews) A urinary tract infection is almost exclusively caused by

bacteria that travel to the bladder through the urethra, according to the

University of land Medical Center. The bacteria clings to the urethra's

opening and multiplies. Sometimes, bacteria travels to the kidneys, but this

is rare. The most common culprit is Escherichia coli (E. coli), according to

New Mexico State University.

Urinary tract infection symptoms

UTIs may cause different symptoms in some people even if caused by the same

infection. According to the University of land Medical Center, symptoms

include:

.. Pain, a burning sensation or feeling of urgency during urination

.. Increased need to urinate

.. Blood or pus in urine

.. Chills

.. Fever

.. Pain during sex

.. Nausea

.. Malaise

.. Foul smelling urine

.. Abdominal cramps

.. Lower abdominal pain

.. Pain or burning during urination

Mustard oils for UTI treatment

Mustard oils derived from horseradish root and the nasturtium herb can be

used as treatment for UTI, according to a 2006 study published in the

Arzneimittel-Forschung journal. The study found that a combination of

extracts from horseradish and nasturtium, two plants from the mustard family

containing volatile mustard oils as the active ingredients, demonstrated

antimicrobial properties, meaning they kill or inhibit the growth of

microorganisms like bacteria. Researchers stated that the combination of

these two supplements is a rational treatment for UTI and upper respiratory

infections.

In a similar study published in the Arzneimittel-Forschung journal that same

year, participants took either antibiotics or an herbal drug combining

horseradish and nasturtium. The group who took the antibiotics experienced a

87.9 percent decrease in symptoms versus 81.2 percent in patients who took

the herbal drug. However, researchers found that the herbal drug had a clear

advantage because the participants taking the supplement needed fewer

supportive procedures and administration of concurrent medication.

Grapeseed extract

Grapeseed extract may also be an effective treatment for UTI and other

infections. The supplement promotes activity to fight bacteria that are

causes of urinary tract infections.

Grapeseed extract also has antifungal and antiviral properties to treat

infections caused by fungi or viruses. The University of land Medical

Center recommends taking 100 milligram capsules or five to 10 drops of

liquid grapeseed extract three times a day for treating infections.

Ineffectiveness of antibiotics

Up to 40 percent of UTIs recur in women within six months and up to 50

percent within one year using traditional treatments, according to the

University of land Medical Center. Infections are usually caused by the

same bacteria. Antibiotics only suppress the bacteria temporarily, allowing

for another infection to strike again soon.

Continuing to take herbs, such as cranberry and horseradish, may prevent

another infection by killing new bacteria that cause UTIs. Goldenseal can

stop bacteria from adhering to the bladder walls and reduce the likelihood

of an infection.

Additional herbs that support the urinary health

According to New Mexico State University, there are several urinary support

herbs, including:

.. Agrimony

.. Couchgrass

.. Elder flower

.. Juniper

.. Horsetail

.. Lady's mantle

.. Plantain

.. Saw palmetto

.. Yarrow

Taking these herbs promotes overall urinary health. To specifically fight E.

coli and resulting infections, people can use the following herbs:

.. Calendula

.. Chamomile

.. Fennel

.. Ginger

.. Oregon grape root

.. St. 's wort

.. Thyme

.. Uva ursi

.. Yarrow

Sources for this article include:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16618018

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17260672

http://medplant.nmsu.edu/Diseases/uti/uti.HTML

http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/urinary-tract-000169.htm

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herbs for urinary tract infections

Use herbs to kill the bacteria that causes urinary tract infections

Wednesday, May 02, 2012

http://www.naturalnews.com/035742_herbal_remedies_urinary_tract_infections_bacte\

ria.html#ixzz1tkWhoP7c

(NaturalNews) A urinary tract infection is almost exclusively caused by

bacteria that travel to the bladder through the urethra, according to the

University of land Medical Center. The bacteria clings to the urethra's

opening and multiplies. Sometimes, bacteria travels to the kidneys, but this

is rare. The most common culprit is Escherichia coli (E. coli), according to

New Mexico State University.

Urinary tract infection symptoms

UTIs may cause different symptoms in some people even if caused by the same

infection. According to the University of land Medical Center, symptoms

include:

.. Pain, a burning sensation or feeling of urgency during urination

.. Increased need to urinate

.. Blood or pus in urine

.. Chills

.. Fever

.. Pain during sex

.. Nausea

.. Malaise

.. Foul smelling urine

.. Abdominal cramps

.. Lower abdominal pain

.. Pain or burning during urination

Mustard oils for UTI treatment

Mustard oils derived from horseradish root and the nasturtium herb can be

used as treatment for UTI, according to a 2006 study published in the

Arzneimittel-Forschung journal. The study found that a combination of

extracts from horseradish and nasturtium, two plants from the mustard family

containing volatile mustard oils as the active ingredients, demonstrated

antimicrobial properties, meaning they kill or inhibit the growth of

microorganisms like bacteria. Researchers stated that the combination of

these two supplements is a rational treatment for UTI and upper respiratory

infections.

In a similar study published in the Arzneimittel-Forschung journal that same

year, participants took either antibiotics or an herbal drug combining

horseradish and nasturtium. The group who took the antibiotics experienced a

87.9 percent decrease in symptoms versus 81.2 percent in patients who took

the herbal drug. However, researchers found that the herbal drug had a clear

advantage because the participants taking the supplement needed fewer

supportive procedures and administration of concurrent medication.

Grapeseed extract

Grapeseed extract may also be an effective treatment for UTI and other

infections. The supplement promotes activity to fight bacteria that are

causes of urinary tract infections.

Grapeseed extract also has antifungal and antiviral properties to treat

infections caused by fungi or viruses. The University of land Medical

Center recommends taking 100 milligram capsules or five to 10 drops of

liquid grapeseed extract three times a day for treating infections.

Ineffectiveness of antibiotics

Up to 40 percent of UTIs recur in women within six months and up to 50

percent within one year using traditional treatments, according to the

University of land Medical Center. Infections are usually caused by the

same bacteria. Antibiotics only suppress the bacteria temporarily, allowing

for another infection to strike again soon.

Continuing to take herbs, such as cranberry and horseradish, may prevent

another infection by killing new bacteria that cause UTIs. Goldenseal can

stop bacteria from adhering to the bladder walls and reduce the likelihood

of an infection.

Additional herbs that support the urinary health

According to New Mexico State University, there are several urinary support

herbs, including:

.. Agrimony

.. Couchgrass

.. Elder flower

.. Juniper

.. Horsetail

.. Lady's mantle

.. Plantain

.. Saw palmetto

.. Yarrow

Taking these herbs promotes overall urinary health. To specifically fight E.

coli and resulting infections, people can use the following herbs:

.. Calendula

.. Chamomile

.. Fennel

.. Ginger

.. Oregon grape root

.. St. 's wort

.. Thyme

.. Uva ursi

.. Yarrow

Sources for this article include:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16618018

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17260672

http://medplant.nmsu.edu/Diseases/uti/uti.HTML

http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/urinary-tract-000169.htm

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