Treatment of prostatitis with folk remedies is effective only if several conditions are met. Before trying any new therapies, you must consult your doctor. If you feel worse, you should stop treatment and see a urologist.
Traditional medicine has a whole arsenal of effective means to combat inflammatory processes and congestion associated with prostatitis. Decoctions and tinctures of herbs, roots and plants are used. Apitherapy brings good results, as does the use of urine to make lotions. You should be well prepared for the treatment.
Before using alternative medicines
The best folk remedy for prostatitis in men meets several requirements:
- Does not harm the body - an incorrectly selected remedy can lead to an exacerbation of the disease and a rapid deterioration in well-being.
- The aim is to relieve the symptoms and eliminate the causes that led to the development of inflammation.
- Strengthens the immune system and the entire body.
The fight against prostatitis with folk remedies should be carried out consciously. To achieve good results, you should understand the etiology of inflammatory processes and observe the precautionary measures.
Complete elimination of prostatitis is not possible using traditional methods. All methods listed below are aimed at relieving symptoms and alleviating the disease.
Treating prostatitis with folk remedies at home poses several dangers:
- Some self-medication methods reduce the effectiveness of medications by blocking the effects of the drugs' active ingredients and causing allergic reactions.
- During the exacerbation period, all methods are dangerous and require coordination with the attending physician.
- Don't give in to complacency. Even if a method provides relief, you still need to have regular medical checkups. Congestive prostatitis in a chronic form is prone to relapses. The absence of symptoms does not mean that there is no inflammation.
Treatment of the original form of prostatitis with folk remedies can be really effective. A quick recovery cannot be expected if the disease has become chronic.
To choose the best treatment, you need to clearly know the causes of prostatitis and the main types of inflammatory processes:
- Nonbacterial prostatitis— The cause of inflammation usually lies in hypothermia of the body, the presence of microtrauma to the prostate, changes caused by stress, sedentary work and other factors. Therapy is aimed at improving blood microcirculation and relieving symptoms.
- Infectious prostatitis— occurs against the background of the penetration of sexually transmitted diseases, fungi or pathogenic microorganisms into the body. It is strictly forbidden to self-treat bacterial prostatitis. Long-term antibacterial therapy is required. The development of a purulent form leads to death.
- Congestive prostatitis- the second name for chronic inflammation of the prostate. As the term suggests, the disorder is caused by fluid buildup in the pelvic area. The microcirculation of the blood is disturbed, the outflow of seminal fluid occurs irregularly.
Chronic prostatitis is difficult to treat because it requires the restoration of normal function and functions of the glandular tissue. - Acute prostatitis- At the time of exacerbation of inflammatory processes, any drug can harm the body. Self-medication is extremely dangerous.
Congestive or chronic prostatitis is the most difficult to treat and requires a long healing time. In this form, the disease is always preceded by acute inflammatory processes.
In the initial stages, it is much easier to prevent the development of prostatitis. In advanced diseases, folk remedies are aimed solely at relieving unpleasant symptoms.
What folk remedies are effective for prostatitis?
Those methods that help to cope with the main complications of prostate inflammation are considered effective. Consequences of the disease:
- Bladder congestion- Prolonged inflammation leads to the development of sclerotic changes in the bladder neck and the appearance of dysuric disorders. The man has a frequent urge to urinate and the number of trips to the toilet increases at night.
- Prostate dysfunction- Inflammation leads to a deterioration in the quality of the ejaculate. The tissue is unable to absorb and process testosterone, resulting in decreased libido.
Restoring potency after prostatitis remains one of the main tasks of alternative medicine. Urological herbal preparations, enemas, decoctions and infusions are often used to restore erectile function and increase desire. - Pain syndrome- A man experiences discomfort when going to the toilet or during sexual intercourse. Non-traditional methods of treating prostatitis are very effective in relieving pain and other unpleasant symptoms.
The effectiveness of several folk methods has been proven: based on herbs and gifts of nature, as well as beekeeping products. Reduce pain, eliminate inflammation and congestion in a bath and lotions based on herbal medicine.
Folk recipes based on herbs
There are a whole range of different recipes, decoctions and tinctures in herbal medicine. Dry blends are brewed in the form of teas. Crushed herbs are added to rectal suppositories, as well as decoctions for enemas.
The herb selected for therapy has several properties: diuretic, antiseptic, sedative and vasodilator. The recipes use a mixture of several plants described in the following description:
- burdock- has wound healing and antitumor effects. Medicinal decoctions are prepared from leaves and rhizomes. The dried plant prevents the development of tumors. Burdock tincture is sold in pharmacies. If necessary, you can prepare a decoction yourself.
- liquorice— The main effect is associated with an increase in prescribed medications. At the same time it has an anti-inflammatory and enveloping effect. Liquorice root is used. The composition is taken with extreme caution.
- Johannis herbs- has antibacterial and antitumor effects. Taking infusions activates the production and quantity of sex hormones in the body. St. John's wort treats all diseases of the genitourinary system and inflammation.
- Rhodiola rosea or golden root- a remedy that has a positive effect on potency. The second name for Rhodiola rosea is pennywort. It has a general positive effect on the entire body: the immune system and other vital functions. A pennywort infusion stimulates the gastrointestinal tract and is helpful for hemorrhoids.
- Celandine- The plant is poisonous. The rate of use is selected by a competent herbalist. The composition of celandine includes alkaloids and flavonoids (relieves pain symptoms), the properties of which are similar to opiates, essential oils and amino acids. Celandine is a natural antiseptic that relieves inflammation and improves cellular metabolism.
- Kalanchoe- The plant reduces the intensity of inflammatory processes and relieves pain. Kalanchoe contains organic acids and vitamins. Consuming zinc-rich juice drops helps improve men's health.
- mistletoe- a plant that stops bleeding and has a wound healing effect. Mistletoe is contained in many urological preparations. Active ingredients improve metabolism and cell permeability and thus increase the effectiveness of drug therapy.
- Parsleyis a popular diuretic as well as a means of increasing desire and potency. For therapy, the juice of the plant and decoctions from crushed seeds are used. Parsley is a natural antiseptic and contains zinc and manganese. Regular consumption of infusions improves digestion and lowers blood sugar.
In most cases, for the preparation of medicinal decoctions, not individual herbs are used, but urological preparations that act on several causes of prostatitis at the same time and eliminate some of the complications caused by the disease. The compositions are sold in pharmacies and contain about 10 different plants.
Here is one of the most popular recipes that help with prostatitis. The composition requires the fruits of black elderberry and hawthorn, as well as the leaves of celandine and mistletoe in approximately equal proportions. 2 TBSP. l. Dry composition, pour 500 ml of boiling water. They insist for half an hour. Drink 100 ml three times a day.
With the help of herbs, you can alleviate the patient's condition and stabilize his well-being. However, herbal medicine cannot replace official medicine.
Making medicines from nature's gifts
Vasodilating folk remedies for the urinary canal, as well as compounds that have a positive effect on normalizing potency and improving the functioning of glandular tissue, are considered optimal for treatment.
Alternative medicine uses: plant fruits, mushrooms, seeds and rhizomes. Some compounds are toxic, so you should consult your doctor before use:
- Pear— To alleviate the condition, you can simply eat 2-3 raw fruits per day. Dry pear is suitable for preparing decoctions. Half a kilogram of fruit is soaked in 2 liters of boiling water for 12 hours. After that, the resulting pear infusion is boiled in a closed container. No sugar is added to the finished compote.
- Garlic— The composition contains a large amount of essential oils. Garlic fights pathogenic microorganisms and viruses. Raw and also used in decoctions. To prepare, take 5 large cloves of garlic and add 400ml of boiling water. Leave on for 10 hours. Take 100 ml twice a day before meals.
- Chaga or birch mushroom- is prepared as follows. About 250 gr. I pour 2 liters of mushrooms. boiling waterThe mixture is left in a dark place for 120 minutes. Chaga is crushed. Add 200 grams of viburnum to the composition. and another 1 liter of water. The entire mixture is kept in a steam bath and then infused for 24 hours.
- pumpkin— Both the fruit itself and the seeds are used for therapy. Pumpkin seeds are a good prevention of prostatitis. It is enough to eat 2 handfuls of seeds throughout the day. An infusion is made. Cut off the pumpkin hat and select the seeds through the hole. Honey is poured into it. After 1-2 weeks of infusion, consume the resulting mixture 1-2 spoons before meals.
- Aspen bark— The elements contained in the composition are traditionally used to relieve fever and inflammation. To prepare 100 gr. aspen bark pour 1 liter. boiling water, then cook over low heat for about 20-25 minutes.
- Hazelnut or hazel— Leaves, bark and fruits of the tree are used in therapy. To prepare the decoction, place hazelnut leaves in an enamel pan so that they cover a third of the total volume of the container. Fill with water and set on fire. After boiling, the entire composition is mixed thoroughly and then cooked for another 25 minutes.
- Chestnut shells- a good restorative agent that normalizes the tone of blood vessels and capillaries and eliminates congestion. Chestnut peel about 25 grams, pour in a shot of vodka, let it steep for 2 weeks. Take 10 drops of tincture before meals.
- Mummyyo— The substance contains natural antiseptics and anti-inflammatory agents. Taking Mumiyo improves the condition of the genitourinary system. A good prophylactic and preventive agent.
- Birch tar- relieves inflammation and normalizes the functioning of glandular tissue. Tar is used to make baths and microenemas.
For effective therapy it is not necessary to prepare infusions or decoctions; Some gifts of nature are also beneficial in their raw form. Therefore, a patient with prostatitis is recommended to diversify his diet with baked pumpkin and raw seeds, as well as hazelnuts.
Beekeeping in the fight against prostate inflammation
An old, traditional method for treating prostate functions is therapy with waste products from bees. Everything is used - honey, pollen, dead fruits, propolis, wax are used in therapy to varying degrees.
In addition to alcohol tinctures and the consumption of natural products, several treatment approaches are used:
- Making rectal suppositories.
- The use of bee stings to relieve pain.
- Honey compresses.
Apitherapy is often combined with a visit to the bathhouse. During the exacerbation of the disease, it is better to abandon this method of treatment. Alcohol tinctures for prostatitis are less effective than decoctions and water infusions. The choice should be made in favor of the latter.
Bee products are a natural antibiotic with a powerful effect on the human body. The technology is not suitable for allergy sufferers.
Baths and lotions for prostate therapy
Traditional methods of treating prostatitis in men emphasize heat therapy or warming up the gland, as well as compresses and bandages with medicinal and anti-inflammatory compounds.
There are several recommendations:
- Hot baths are excluded— The water temperature should not be higher than 38 °C. Medicinal herbal teas in the form of decoctions are added to the liquid in the bathroom. Sea salt, collected primarily from the shores of the Dead Sea, will be beneficial.
Microbaths are designed to relieve pain and improve metabolism by eliminating fluid buildup in the pelvic area. - Enemas for prostatitisproduced with the addition of medications as well as using herbal preparations and beekeeping products. If you have ulcers or tears in your rectum, an enema can be dangerous.
- lotions- Designed to relieve inflammation and swelling. The use of ice compresses is strictly prohibited. Honey or wax are used as lotions.
Baths, compresses and enemas are carried out exclusively during periods without an exacerbation.
Urine therapy for prostatitis
Another method of treating prostatitis recommended by conventional medicine is the use of urine. Urine therapy effectively eliminates the negative symptoms common in prostatitis: frequent urination, pain, inflammation, etc.
Alternative medicine uses several methods of influence:
- Urine consumption— Patients drink a moderate amount of excreted urine. The first and last 30 ml of urine are drained. It is believed that urine therapy helps heal wounds in the glandular tissue caused by inflammation and normalizes the functioning of the genitourinary system and prostate.
The positive effect is the elimination of pathogenic foci, erosions and ulcers, improving erectile function and relieving impotence. - Use of a diuretic- The urine is heated over low heat where it evaporates until the volume is reduced to a quarter of the original volume. A rectal suppository is made from healing clay and soaked in the resulting concentrate. The suppository must be kept for 3-4 hours.
Reviews of the treatment of prostatitis with folk remedies show that herbal mixtures, gifts of nature, bee products and urine therapy to some extent effectively relieve the symptoms of the disease and alleviate the patient's condition.
Prevention of prostatitis with folk remedies
After the patient is cured and stable remission of prostatic inflammation is achieved, it is extremely important to prevent relapses. Prevention of prostatitis in men with folk remedies involves the introduction of foods into the diet that help normalize glandular activity.
Grandmother's proven recipes, often used by healers and healers, involve changing a man's diet. The focus should be on consuming the following products:
- Kefir and fermented baked milk— improve the function of the pelvic organs, promote normal blood circulation and trophism of the rectum.
- Nuts and seeds- Hazel brings special benefits. Nuts are eaten raw and slightly dried. Pumpkin seeds have a beneficial effect.
- tomatoes- reduce the risk of prostate cancer.
- Seafood.
To effectively help yourself with prostatitis with folk remedies, you can use a combination of several techniques of alternative medicine.
A popular recipe is to crush half a kilogram of pumpkin seeds and mix with 200 ml. HoneyThe resulting mixture is rolled into walnut-sized balls. Consume about 1 hour before meals.
Traditional medical methods only work as conservative means. It is impossible to get rid of prostatitis without taking medications.
The most proven method, which is said to have helped many without undergoing drug therapy, can at best slow down the inflammatory processes of the prostate, but will not cope with the disease. All methods should be coordinated with your doctor.