Bladder infection conditions occur more often in women, due to anatomical differences. In middle-aged men, however, a swollen prostate is the typical cause for urinary retention and infection. Underlying causes include nutritional deficiencies and immune susceptibility, as well as the more obvious irritations from intercourse, tight clothing, spices, coffee, tea, medicines, alcohol or high sugar in the urine. Food allergies may be a significant factor, especially in children.

Herbs for the urinary tract infection generally have diuretic effects, to flush out infection and inflammation by-products. Many are also antimicrobial, either destroying microorganisms or stimulating the body to do so. Along with quelling inflammation, other plants help heal irritated mucus membrane linings of the bladder, urethra and ureter, and the kidney tubules.

In most cases, simple bladder infection can be easily and effectively dealt with using the herbs below. In cases where antibiotic resistant bacteria are involved, or where no bacteria are detected, as in interstitial cystitis, herbs become even more important and uniquely effective.

Home remedies for bladder Infection

Home remedies for bladder Infection #1: Buchu**—Agathosma or Barosma betulina
• A diuretic and urinary antiseptic for cystitis, urethritis, prostatitis.
• Tones the urinary tract and helps prevent stones; treats bedwetting.
• Helpful for prostate enlargement and resulting bladder infections.

Home remedies for bladder Infection #2: Corn Silk**—Zea mays
• A soothing diuretic for irritation of the bladder, urethra and prostate.
• Relieves urinary tract inflammation and bedwetting in children.
• Effective for difficult and scant urination, cystitis and kidney stones.

Home remedies for bladder Infection #2: Couchgrass*—Agropyron repens
• A soothing urinary demulcent, useful for infection or inflammation of the prostate, urethra or bladder. Useful in kidney stone and gravel.

Home remedies for bladder Infection #3: Cranberry***—Vacciniurn macrocarpon
• Reduces bacteria and prevents them from adhering to the bladder walls.
• Can be taken as a preventive in people with recurring infections.
• Safe and effective during pregnancy, for children and the elderly.
• Mildly acidifies the urine, eliminating alkaline bacteria, (i.e. E. coli).
• Reduces effectiveness of uva ursi; should not be used together.
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