Guest guest Posted August 15, 2002 Report Share Posted August 15, 2002 Barb: Some herbs are used as urinary antiseptic. This maybe what they are talking about when they suggest a urinary antiseptic. Here is a list of some that are used as an urinary antiseptic. Fred's first urologist had him on Saw Palmetto for awhile to see if that would help control the UTI's. I think Cranberries work just as well. Take Care Vera Urinary Tract The role of the urinary system is production, drainage, storage and intermittent elimination of urine. The kidneys, which there are two, are responsible for ridding the body of waste products, particularly nitrogenous end-products of protein metabolism. They regulate the bodies ion concentration and water balance, aid in the regulation of blood pressure and produce erythropoietin which regulates red blood cell production in the bone marrow. The urine produced is passed through the ureters which connect the kidneys to the bladder, here the urine is stored until it is ready to be excreted through the urethra. The following list of herbs for the urinary system is not meant to replace proper medical care or diagnosis, nor is the list totally complete. It is intended that the reader use it as a guide then inquire by a capacity they choose to decide which is best for them. Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)Leaves are used Anti-microbial, astringent. Main active ingredients: Arbutin which is split into glucose and hydroquinone in the kidney.Used mainly as a urinary tract antiseptic, for cystitis, pyelitis. It has also been indicated for possible use during kidney stones (Hoffmann, Weiss). It is also used to soothe irritation of the membranes of the urinary tract. Good in combination with Buchu, Thuja. CONTRAINDICATED in pregnancy, oxytocic effect. 1-2 teaspoonfuls to 1 cup boiled water three times a day. Tincture 2-4 mls three times per day. Birch (Betula alba) Bark and young leaves are used Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic. Main active ingredients: Flavonoids- high percentage of hyperoside, saponins, and a salicylic acid methyl ester. Mainly used for cystitis (bladder infections) and other infections of the urinary tract, although not a powerful remedy, good in combination with other urinary remedies, i.e. Bearberry. 1 tablespoonful in1 cup boiled water three times a day. Tincture, 1-2 mls three times a day.Corn Silk (Zea mays) Stigmas from the female flowers are used. Main active ingredients: Allantoin, saponins, sterols. Anti-inflammatory, diuretic. Corn silk is categorized as a soothing diuretic, therefore employed during any irritation of the urinary system. Possible uses, cystitis, urethritis, prostatitis, etc. Good in combination with Bearberry. 1 tablespoonful per 1 cup boiled water three times a day. Tincture, 3-6 mls three times a day.Celery seed (Apium graveolens) Dried ripe fruits are used. Main active ingredients: Volatile oil, phthalides, coumarins, flavonoids. Anti-rheumatic, anti-inflammatory, diuretic. Mainly used as arthritis, gout and "rheumatism" remedy because of its diuretic action. It is also used as a urinary tract antiseptic due to the volatile oil apiol.Juniper berries (Juniperus communis) Dried fruits are used. Main active ingredients: Volatile oil- juniperin-, tannins, diterpene acids, methyl ketones. Antiseptic, diuretic. Mainly used in urinary infections such as cystitis. Where a general diuretic is needed, increases glomerular filtration rate, therefore contraindicated in chronic nephrosis or nephritis. Should not be taken longer than 5 weeks due to its irritant effect on the kidneys. Also used for chronic arthritis and gout. Fresh juniper berries can be used as an upper respiratory antiseptic, use as lozenger in cases of possible contact with infected individual. 1 tablespoon of slightly ground berries in 2 cups boiled water, morning and night. Tincture, .5-1 ml three times per day.Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) Fruit is mainly used, leaves and roots are for cooking, having little medicinal value (Weiss) Main active ingredients: Volatile oil- apiol, myristicin, fatty oils. Diuretic, emmenagogue. Used when excess water needs to be removed from the system. CONTRAINDICATED in pregnancy due to its uterine stimulating effect. Note: Parsley fruit is best used as a COLD WATER infusion, 1 teaspoonful to approx. 3 cups water taken in divided doses through out the day. If using dried root or leaves, 1 tablespoonful per cup of boiled water, taken three times per day. Tincture, 1-2 mls three times per day.Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) Dried aerial parts used. Main active ingredients: Alkaloids, flavonoids, sterols, silicic acid, relatively high silica content 6% . Astringent, diuretic. Used mainly in genito-urinary disorders where reduction of hemorrhage is needed. Also used for incontinence and bed wetting in children even thought it is a mild diuretic. Used for benign prostatic enlargement. Infusion is used, 1 tablespoon to 1 cup boiled water three times per day. Tincture 2-4 mls three times per day. Saw Palmetto (serenoa serrulatta) Berries are used. Main active ingredients: Essential oils, fatty acids, sterols, polysaccharides. Known as a tonic to the male reproductive system. Specific when the prostate gland is enlarged. Tincture 2-3mls three times a day. Dr. Quinn's Body Dynamic Page: Urinary Tract *********************** What is a urinary antiseptic? This has been suggested as treatment for low grade bladder infection instead of an antibiotic. barbara pond blAcksburg va Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2002 Report Share Posted August 16, 2002 Hi all, Saw Palmetto was mentioned for UTI's and I just want to mention that as a " natural supplement " it is not well controlled or tested. Food products like cranberry juice are processed in inspected plants and are subjected to random testing. However, I am not sure about cranberry pills as they are probably considered a supplement. Note too that cranberry sauce is about the right consistancy for easy swallowing. If a product is not inspected, there is a chance of contamination or bacteria in the supplement. The last thing a MSA patient needs is a bacterial infection. I always made sure Charlotte got as sterile as possible food or liquids. Another problem with untested supplements is that they vary so bad in dosage. A test of off the shelf supplements several years ago in California showed variations of up to 8 times the listed dosage. Beware of what is going into your body. There are some supplements that are tested, but a store owner is NOT the best authority on which ones are tested. Take care, Bill Werre Barb: Some herbs are used as urinary antiseptic. This maybe what they are talking about when they suggest a urinary antiseptic. Here is a list of some that are used as an urinary antiseptic. Fred's first urologist had him on Saw Palmetto for awhile to see if that would help control the UTI's. I think Cranberries work just as well. Take Care Vera Urinary Tract The role of the urinary system is production, drainage, storage and intermittent elimination of urine. The kidneys, which there are two, are responsible for ridding the body of waste products, particularly nitrogenous end-products of protein metabolism. They regulate the bodies ion concentration and water balance, aid in the regulation of blood pressure and produce erythropoietin which regulates red blood cell production in the bone marrow. The urine produced is passed through the ureters which connect the kidneys to the bladder, here the urine is stored until it is ready to be excreted through the urethra. The following list of herbs for the urinary system is not meant to replace proper medical care or diagnosis, nor is the list totally complete. It is intended that the reader use it as a guide then inquire by a capacity they choose to decide which is best for them. Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)Leaves are used Anti-microbial, astringent. Main active ingredients: Arbutin which is split into glucose and hydroquinone in the kidney.Used mainly as a urinary tract antiseptic, for cystitis, pyelitis. It has also been indicated for possible use during kidney stones (Hoffmann, Weiss). It is also used to soothe irritation of the membranes of the urinary tract. Good in combination with Buchu, Thuja. CONTRAINDICATED in pregnancy, oxytocic effect. 1-2 teaspoonfuls to 1 cup boiled water three times a day. Tincture 2-4 mls three times per day. Birch (Betula alba) Bark and young leaves are used Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic. Main active ingredients: Flavonoids- high percentage of hyperoside, saponins, and a salicylic acid methyl ester. Mainly used for cystitis (bladder infections) and other infections of the urinary tract, although not a powerful remedy, good in combination with other urinary remedies, i.e. Bearberry. 1 tablespoonful in1 cup boiled water three times a day. Tincture, 1-2 mls three times a day.Corn Silk (Zea mays) Stigmas from the female flowers are used. Main active ingredients: Allantoin, saponins, sterols. Anti-inflammatory, diuretic. Corn silk is categorized as a soothing diuretic, therefore employed during any irritation of the urinary system. Possible uses, cystitis, urethritis, prostatitis, etc. Good in combination with Bearberry. 1 tablespoonful per 1 cup boiled water three times a day. Tincture, 3-6 mls three times a day.Celery seed (Apium graveolens) Dried ripe fruits are used. Main active ingredients: Volatile oil, phthalides, coumarins, flavonoids. Anti-rheumatic, anti-inflammatory, diuretic. Mainly used as arthritis, gout and "rheumatism" remedy because of its diuretic action. It is also used as a urinary tract antiseptic due to the volatile oil apiol.Juniper berries (Juniperus communis) Dried fruits are used. Main active ingredients: Volatile oil- juniperin-, tannins, diterpene acids, methyl ketones. Antiseptic, diuretic. Mainly used in urinary infections such as cystitis. Where a general diuretic is needed, increases glomerular filtration rate, therefore contraindicated in chronic nephrosis or nephritis. Should not be taken longer than 5 weeks due to its irritant effect on the kidneys. Also used for chronic arthritis and gout. Fresh juniper berries can be used as an upper respiratory antiseptic, use as lozenger in cases of possible contact with infected individual. 1 tablespoon of slightly ground berries in 2 cups boiled water, morning and night. Tincture, .5-1 ml three times per day.Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) Fruit is mainly used, leaves and roots are for cooking, having little medicinal value (Weiss) Main active ingredients: Volatile oil- apiol, myristicin, fatty oils. Diuretic, emmenagogue. Used when excess water needs to be removed from the system. CONTRAINDICATED in pregnancy due to its uterine stimulating effect. Note: Parsley fruit is best used as a COLD WATER infusion, 1 teaspoonful to approx. 3 cups water taken in divided doses through out the day. If using dried root or leaves, 1 tablespoonful per cup of boiled water, taken three times per day. Tincture, 1-2 mls three times per day.Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) Dried aerial parts used. Main active ingredients: Alkaloids, flavonoids, sterols, silicic acid, relatively high silica content 6% . Astringent, diuretic. Used mainly in genito-urinary disorders where reduction of hemorrhage is needed. Also used for incontinence and bed wetting in children even thought it is a mild diuretic. Used for benign prostatic enlargement. Infusion is used, 1 tablespoon to 1 cup boiled water three times per day. Tincture 2-4 mls three times per day. Saw Palmetto (serenoa serrulatta) Berries are used. Main active ingredients: Essential oils, fatty acids, sterols, polysaccharides. Known as a tonic to the male reproductive system. Specific when the prostate gland is enlarged. Tincture 2-3mls three times a day. Dr. Quinn's Body Dynamic Page: Urinary Tract *********************** What is a urinary antiseptic? 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