Treatment of prostatitis with folk remedies will be effective only if several conditions are met. You should consult your doctor before trying new treatments. If you feel unwell, you should stop treatment and seek help from a urologist.
Traditional medicine has a whole arsenal of effective means to combat the inflammatory processes and congestion accompanying prostatitis. Decoctions and tinctures of herbs, roots and plants are used. Apitherapy gives good results, as does using urine to make lotions. You should prepare well for the treatment.
Before using alternative medicines
The best folk remedies for prostatitis in men meet a number of requirements:
- It does not harm the body - an incorrectly selected remedy can cause an exacerbation of the disease and cause a rapid deterioration of well-being.
- It is aimed at eliminating the symptoms and eliminating the causes that lead to the development of inflammation.
- It strengthens the immune system and the body as a whole.
Fighting prostatitis with folk remedies should be conscious. To get good results, you need to understand the etiology of inflammatory processes and remember precautions.
It is impossible to completely get rid of prostatitis with traditional methods. All the methods listed below are aimed at reducing symptoms and relieving the condition.
Treatment of prostatitis at home with folk remedies carries a number of dangers:
- Some self-treatment methods reduce the effectiveness of drugs by inhibiting the effect of the active components of the drugs and causing allergic reactions.
- During the period of exacerbation, any method is dangerous and requires coordination with the attending physician.
- Don't give in to comfort. Even if any method brings relief, you should continue to undergo regular medical examinations. Chronic congestive prostatitis is prone to relapses. The absence of symptoms does not mean the absence of inflammation.
Treatment of the initial form of prostatitis with folk remedies can be really effective. If the disease becomes chronic, you should not expect a quick recovery.
To choose the best treatment, you need to understand the causes of prostatitis and the main types of inflammatory processes:
- Non-bacterial prostatitis— the cause of inflammation is usually hypothermia of the body, the presence of microtraumas of the prostate gland, changes caused by stress, sedentary work and other factors. Therapy will be aimed at improving blood microcirculation and relieving symptoms.
- Infectious prostatitis— Occurs against the background of penetration of STDs, fungi or pathogenic microorganisms into the body. Independent treatment of bacterial prostatitis is strictly prohibited. Long-term antibacterial therapy is required. The development of purulent form leads to death.
- Congestive prostatitis- the second name of chronic inflammation of the prostate. As the term implies, the disorder is caused by fluid stagnation in the pelvic region. Blood microcirculation is disturbed, seminal fluid discharge occurs irregularly.
Treatment of chronic prostatitis is difficult because it requires the restoration of normal activity and functions of the glandular tissue. - Acute prostatitis- any medicine can harm the body during exacerbation of inflammatory processes. Self-medication is extremely dangerous.
Congestive or chronic prostatitis is the most difficult to treat and takes a long time to treat. In this form, the disease is always preceded by acute inflammatory processes.
It is easier to prevent the development of prostatitis in the initial stage. In advanced conditions, folk treatment is aimed only at reducing unpleasant symptoms.
What folk remedies are effective for prostatitis?
Methods that help to cope with the main complications caused by inflammation of the prostate gland are considered effective. Consequences of the disease:
- Bladder obstruction- long-term inflammation leads to the development of sclerotic changes in the bladder neck and the appearance of dysuric disorders. A man often has a desire to urinate and the number of visits to the toilet increases at night.
- Violation of the functionality of the prostate gland- inflammation causes a decrease in the quality of ejaculation. The tissues are unable to absorb and process testosterone, which leads to a decrease in libido.
Restoration of potency after prostatitis remains one of the main tasks of alternative medicine. Urological herbal preparations, enemas, decoctions and infusions designed to restore erectile function and increase desire are widely used. - Pain syndrome- a man feels discomfort when going to the toilet or during sexual intercourse. Non-traditional methods of prostatitis treatment are quite effective in relieving pain and other unpleasant symptoms.
The effectiveness of several folk methods has been proven: on the basis of herbs and gifts of nature, as well as beekeeping products. Relieve pain, relieve inflammation and congestion in herbal baths and lotions.
Folk recipes based on herbs
Different formulas, decoctions and tinctures are used in herbal medicine. Dry mixtures are brewed as tea. Crushed herbs are added to rectal suppositories, as well as decoctions intended for enemas.
The herb selected for therapy has several properties: diuretic, antiseptic, sedative and vasodilator. The recipes use a mixture of several herbs described in the following description:
- burdock root- has a wound healing and antitumor effect. Leaves and rhizomes are used to prepare medicinal decoctions. The dried plant prevents the development of tumor formation. Burdock tincture is sold in pharmacies. If necessary, you can prepare a decoction yourself.
- licorice— the main effect is related to the increase of prescribed drugs. At the same time, it has an anti-inflammatory and enveloping effect. Licorice root is used. The composition is taken with extreme caution.
- St. John's wort- has an antibacterial and antitumor effect. Taking infusions activates the production and volume of sex hormones in the body. St. John's wort treats any disorder and inflammation of the genitourinary system.
- Rhodiola rosea or golden root- a tool that has a positive effect on potency. Another name for Rhodiola rosea is pennywort. It has a general positive effect on the whole body: on the immune system and other vital functions. Pennywort infusion stimulates the gastrointestinal tract and is useful for hemorrhoids.
- Celandine- the plant is poisonous. The rate of use is selected by a competent herbalist. Celandine contains alkaloids and flavonoids (which relieve pain symptoms), their properties are similar to opiates, essential oils and amino acids. Celandine is a natural antiseptic that relieves inflammation and improves cell metabolism.
- Kalanchoe- the plant reduces the intensity of inflammatory processes and relieves pain. Kalanchoe contains organic acids and vitamins. Taking zinc-rich juice drops helps improve men's health.
- mistletoe- a plant that stops bleeding and has a wound-healing effect. Mistletoe is included in many urological preparations. Active substances improve metabolism and cell permeability, thus increasing the effectiveness of drug treatment.
- Parsleyfolk diuretic, as well as a way to increase desire and potency. The juice of the plant, as well as decoctions made from crushed seeds, are used for therapy. Parsley is a natural antiseptic, contains zinc and manganese. Regular use of infusions improves digestion and lowers blood sugar.
In most cases, for the production of medicinal decoctions, not individual herbs are used, but urological preparations that simultaneously affect several causes of prostatitis and eliminate some complications caused by the disease. Compositions are sold in pharmacies and contain about 10 different plants.
Here is one of the popular recipes that help with prostatitis. The composition requires approximately equal proportions of black birch and hawthorn fruits, as well as celandine and mistletoe leaves. 2 tbsp. l. dry ingredients, pour 500 ml of boiling water. They insist for half an hour. Drink 100 ml three times a day.
With the help of plants, you can alleviate the patient's condition and stabilize his well-being. However, herbal medicines cannot replace official medicine.
Preparation of medicinal preparations from the blessings of nature
Vasodilating folk remedies for the urethra, as well as compounds that have a beneficial effect on normalizing potency and improving the work of glandular tissues, 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 using:
- Pear— you can eat 2-3 raw fruits a day to alleviate the condition. Dry pears are suitable for making decoction. Half a kilogram of fruit is soaked in 2 liters of boiled water for 12 hours. After that, the resulting pear infusion is boiled in a closed container. No sugar is added to the ready-made compote.
- garlic— contains a large amount of essential oils. Garlic fights pathogenic microorganisms and viruses. It is used raw and also in decoctions. To prepare, take 5 cloves of large garlic and add 400 ml of boiled water. Leave 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 water. The 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 whole mixture is kept in a steam bath, after which it is brewed for 24 hours.
- Pumpkin— both the fruit itself and the seed are used for treatment. Pumpkin seeds prevent prostatitis well. Eating 2 handfuls of seeds a day is enough. An infusion is prepared. Cut the pumpkin cap and pick the seeds from the hole. Honey is poured into it. After 1-2 weeks of infusion, consume 1-2 spoons of the resulting mixture before eating.
- Aspen bark— the elements included in the composition are traditionally used to relieve fever and inflammation. To prepare 100 gr. 1 liter of birch bark is poured. boiled water, then cook on low heat for about 20-25 minutes.
- Hazelnuts or hazelnuts— the leaves, bark and fruits of the tree are used in the treatment. To prepare the broth, put the hazelnut leaves in an enamel pan so that it covers one third of the total volume of the pan. Fill with water and put on fire. After boiling, the whole composition is thoroughly mixed, after which it is boiled for another 25 minutes.
- Chestnut shells- a good restorative agent that normalizes the tone of blood vessels and capillaries and removes congestion. About 25 grams of chestnut bark, pour a shot of vodka, brew for 2 weeks. Take 10 drops of tincture before meals.
- Mummy— the substance contains natural antiseptics and anti-inflammatory active elements. Taking Mumiyo improves the condition of the genitourinary system. It is a good prophylactic and preventive tool.
- Birch resin- eliminates inflammation and normalizes the work of glandular tissues. Tar is used to prepare baths and micro-oils.
It is not necessary to prepare infusions or decoctions for effective therapy, some gifts of nature are useful even in raw form. Thus, a patient with prostatitis is advised to diversify his diet with cooked pumpkin and raw seeds and nuts.
Beekeeping in the fight against inflammation of the prostate gland
An old ancestral method related to the treatment of prostate gland functions is therapy using waste products of bees. Everything is used - honey, pollen, dead fruit, propolis, wax are used for therapy to one degree or another.
In addition to alcohol tinctures and eating natural products, several treatment approaches are used:
- Preparation of rectal suppositories.
- The use of bee stings to relieve pain.
- Honey compresses.
Apitherapy is often combined with a visit to the bath. It is better to refuse this method of treatment during the exacerbation of the disease. Alcohol tinctures for prostatitis are less effective than water decoctions and infusions. The choice should be made in favor of the latter.
Bee products are natural antibiotics that have a strong effect on the human body. The technique is not suitable for allergy sufferers.
Baths and lotions for prostate treatment
Traditional methods of treating prostatitis in men focus on heat therapy or warming the gland, as well as compresses and bandages using medicinal and anti-inflammatory compounds.
Here are some recommendations:
- Hot tubs are excluded- water temperature should not be higher than 38 °C. In the bath, infusions of medicinal plants are added to the liquid in the form of a decoction. Sea salt collected on the shores of the Dead Sea will be especially useful.
Micro baths are designed to relieve pain and improve metabolism by eliminating fluid stagnation in the pelvic region. - Enema for prostatitisit is prepared with the addition of medicinal preparations, as well as using herbal compounds and beekeeping products. Enemas for wounds and cracks in the rectum can be dangerous.
- Lotions- designed to eliminate inflammation and swelling. It is strictly forbidden to use ice compresses. Honey or wax are used as lotions.
Baths, compresses and enemas are done only in non-exacerbated periods.
Urine therapy for prostatitis
Another method recommended by traditional medicine in the treatment of prostatitis is the use of urine. Urine therapy effectively eliminates the negative symptoms common with prostatitis: frequent urination, pain, inflammation, etc.
Alternative medicine uses several methods of influence:
- Urine consumption— patients drink the middle portion of urine. The first and last 30 ml of urine are released. It is believed that urine therapy helps to heal wounds in glandular tissues caused by inflammation, as well as to normalize the work of the genitourinary system and the prostate gland.
The positive effect is elimination of pathogenic foci, erosions and ulcers, improvement of erectile function and elimination of impotence. - Use a diuretic- urine is put on low heat, it evaporates until its volume decreases to ¼ of the original volume. A rectal suppository is prepared from medicinal clay and soaked in the resulting concentrate. The suppository should be kept for 3-4 hours.
Reviews about the treatment of prostatitis with folk remedies show that herbal mixtures, gifts of nature, bee products and urine therapy to one degree or another effectively eliminate the symptoms of the disease and alleviate the patient's condition.
Prevention of prostatitis with folk remedies
After the patient recovers and achieves a stable remission of prostatitis, it is extremely important to be careful to prevent relapses. Prevention of prostatitis in men with folk remedies involves the inclusion of foods in the diet that help normalize the activity of the gland.
Grandma's proven recipes, often used by healers and healers, consist in changing a man's diet. The main focus should be on the consumption of the following products:
- Kefir and fermented baked milk— to improve the functioning of the pelvic organs, to promote normal blood circulation and trophism of the rectum.
- Nuts and seeds- Hazel brings special benefits. Nuts are consumed raw and slightly dried. Pumpkin seeds have a beneficial effect.
- Tomato- reduces the risk of prostate cancer.
- Sea products.
You can use a combination of several alternative medicine methods to effectively support yourself with prostatitis with folk remedies.
A popular recipe is to crush half a kilogram of pumpkin seeds and mix with 200 ml. Honey The resulting mixture is rolled into walnut-sized balls. Consume before meals, about 1 hour before.
Traditional medical methods are effective only as a conservative remedy. It is impossible to get rid of prostatitis without taking medicine.
The most proven method that helps many without going through a course of drug therapy, at best, can slow down the inflammatory processes of the prostate gland, but will not overcome the disease. Any method should be agreed with your doctor.