Treatment of prostatitis with folk remedies will be effective only if certain conditions are met. Before trying new therapies, you should consult your doctor. If you feel worse, you should stop the treatment and seek help from a urologist.
Traditional medicine has a whole arsenal of effective means to combat inflammatory processes and congestion accompanying prostatitis. Decoctions and tinctures of plants, roots and herbs are used. Apitherapy brings good results, as well as using urine to make creams. You need to prepare well for treatment.
Before using alternative medicines
The best folk remedy for prostatitis in men meets several requirements:
- It does not harm the body - an incorrectly chosen medicine can cause an exacerbation of the disease and lead to a rapid deterioration of well-being.
- Aimed at relieving symptoms and eliminating the causes that led to the development of inflammation.
- It strengthens the immune system and the body as a whole.
The fight against prostatitis with folk remedies should be conscientious. To achieve good results, you need to understand the etiology of inflammatory processes and remember precautions.
It is not possible to completely get rid of prostatitis using traditional methods. All the methods listed below are aimed at reducing symptoms and easing the condition.
Treatment of prostatitis with folk remedies at home carries several risks:
- Some methods of self-medication reduce the effectiveness of drugs by blocking the action of the active ingredients of the drugs and causing allergic reactions.
- During the period of deterioration, any method is dangerous and requires coordination with the attending physician.
- Don't give in to complacency. Even if any method brings relief, you should continue to undergo regular medical check-ups. Chronic congestive prostatitis is prone to relapse. The absence of symptoms does not mean that inflammation does not exist.
Treatment of the initial form of prostatitis with folk remedies can be really effective. You should not expect a quick recovery if the disease has become chronic.
To choose the best treatment, you must have a good understanding of the causes of prostatitis and the main types of inflammatory processes:
- Non-bacterial prostatitis— the cause of inflammation usually lies in hypothermia of the body, the presence of microtraumas of the prostate gland, changes caused by stress, sedentary work and other factors. The therapy will aim to improve blood microcirculation and relieve symptoms.
- Infectious prostatitis- occurs against the background of the penetration of STIs, fungi or pathogenic microorganisms into the body. It is strictly forbidden to treat bacterial prostatitis yourself. 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 implies, the disorder is caused by fluid stagnation in the pelvic area. Blood microcirculation is interrupted, the flow of seminal fluid occurs irregularly.
Chronic prostatitis is difficult to treat, as it requires restoration of the normal functioning and functions of the glandular tissue. - Acute prostatitis- at the time of exacerbation of inflammatory processes, any medicine can cause damage to the body. Self-medication is extremely dangerous.
Congestive or chronic prostatitis is the most difficult to treat and takes a long time to cure. The disease in this form is always preceded by acute inflammatory processes.
In the initial stage, it is much easier to prevent the development of prostatitis. In advanced conditions, folk remedies are aimed exclusively at reducing unpleasant symptoms.
What folk remedies are effective for prostatitis?
Those 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- prolonged inflammation leads to the development of sclerotic changes in the neck of the bladder 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.
- Impaired functionality of the prostate gland- inflammation leads to a decrease in the quality of the ejaculate. The tissues are unable to absorb and process testosterone, which causes a decrease in sexual desire.
Restoring strength after prostatitis remains one of the main tasks of alternative medicine. Urological herbal preparations, enemas, decoctions and infusions are widely used, designed 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 quite effective in relieving pain and other unpleasant symptoms.
The effectiveness of some 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 creams based on herbal medicine.
Recipes from people based on herbs
Herbal medicine uses a whole range of different formulations, decoctions and tinctures. Dry blends are brewed into teas. Crushed plants are added to rectal suppositories, as well as decoctions intended for enemas.
The plant selected for therapy has several properties: diuretic, antiseptic, sedative and vasodilator. The recipes use a mixture of several herbs described in the description below:
- burdock- has wound healing and antitumor effects. The 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 make a decoction yourself.
- liquorice— The main effect is associated with an increase in prescribed drugs. At the same time, it has an anti-inflammatory and enveloping effect. Licorice root is used. The composition is handled with extreme care.
- St. John's wort- has antibacterial and antitumor effects. Taking infusions activates the production and volume of sex hormones in the body. St. John's wort treats any disorder of the genitourinary system and inflammation.
- Rhodiola rosea or golden root- a drug that has a positive effect on potency. The second name for Rhodiola rosea is pennywort. It has a general positive effect on the whole body: the immune system and other vital functions. An infusion of pennywort stimulates the gastrointestinal tract and is useful for hemorrhoids.
- Celandine- the plant is poisonous. The rate of use is chosen by a competent herbalist. The composition of celandine includes alkaloids and flavonoids (relieve 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 cell metabolism.
- Kalanchoe- the plant reduces the intensity of inflammatory processes and relieves pain. Kalanchoe contains organic acids and vitamins. Taking zinc-rich liquid 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, thereby increasing the effectiveness of drug therapy.
- Parsleyis a popular diuretic as well as a way to increase desire and potency. For therapy, the juice of the plant is used, as well as decoctions made from crushed seeds. 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, individual herbs are not used, but urological preparations that act simultaneously on several causes of prostatitis 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 popular recipes that help with prostatitis. The composition calls for the fruits of black elder and hawthorn, as well as the leaves of celandine and mistletoe, in roughly equal proportions. 2 tablespoons. 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.
Preparation of medicinal products from nature's gifts
Vasodilating folk remedies for the urinary tract, as well as compounds that have a beneficial 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 poisonous, 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 making stews. 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 finished compote.
- Garlic— the composition includes a large volume of essential oils. Garlic fights pathogenic microorganisms and viruses. It is used raw and also in cooking. For preparation, take 5 cloves of large garlic and add 400 ml of boiled water. Leave it for 10 hours. Take 100 ml, twice a day before meals.
- Chaga or birch mushroom- is prepared as follows. About 250 gr. I throw in 2 liters of mushrooms. boiling water. The mixture is left in a dark place for 120 minutes. Chaga is suppressed. 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 infused for 24 hours.
- Pumpkin— both the fruit itself and the seeds are used therapeutically. Pumpkin seeds are a good prevention of prostatitis. It is enough to eat 2 handfuls of seeds during the day. An infusion is made. Cut the cap of the pumpkin and pick the seeds from the hole. Honey is poured inside. After 1-2 weeks of infusion, consume the resulting mixture 1-2 spoons before meals.
- Aspen bark— The elements included in the composition are traditionally used to relieve fever and inflammation. To prepare 100 gr. pour 1 liter of aspen bark. boiling water, then cook on low heat for about 20-25 minutes.
- Hazelnut or hazelnut— The leaves, bark and fruits of the tree are used in therapy. To prepare the decoction, place the hazelnut leaves in an enamel pan so that they cover a third of the total volume of the container. 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 eliminates congestion. Chestnut shells about 25 grams, pour a glass of vodka, infuse for 2 weeks. Take 10 drops of solution before meals.
- The mummy— the substance contains natural antiseptics and active anti-inflammatory elements. Taking mumiyo improves the condition of the genitourinary system. A good prophylactic and preventive medicine.
- Birch tar- relieves inflammation and normalizes the functioning of glandular tissue. Tar is used to prepare baths and micro enemas.
For effective therapy, it is not necessary to prepare infusions or decoctions; some gifts of nature are useful even in their raw form. Thus, a patient with prostatitis is recommended to diversify his diet with ripe pumpkins and raw seeds, hazelnuts.
Beekeeping in the fight against prostate inflammation
An old ancestral method related to the treatment of prostate gland functions is therapy using bee waste. Everything is used - honey, pollen, dead fruits, propolis, wax is used for therapy to one degree or another.
In addition to alcohol tinctures and eating natural products, several treatment approaches are used:
- Making rectal suppositories.
- Using bee stings to relieve pain.
- Compress with honey.
Apitherapy is often combined with a visit to the spa. During the period of aggravation 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 must be made in favor of the latter.
Bee products are a natural antibiotic with a strong effect on the human body. The technique is not suitable for those suffering from allergies.
Baths and creams for prostate therapy
Traditional methods of treating prostatitis in men pay attention to heat therapy or heating the gland, as well as compresses and bandages using medicinal and anti-inflammatory compounds.
There are some recommendations:
- Hot baths are excluded- the water temperature should not be higher than 38 °C. Medicinal plant infusions in the form of decoctions are added to the liquid in the bath. Sea salt, collected especially on the shores of the Dead Sea, will be useful.
Microbaths are designed to relieve pain and improve metabolism by eliminating fluid stagnation in the pelvic area. - Enema for prostatitisit is done with the addition of medicines, as well as using plant compounds and bee products. For ulcers and fissures in the rectum, the enema can be dangerous.
- lotions- designed to relieve inflammation and swelling. The use of ice packs is strictly prohibited. Honey or wax are used as creams.
Baths, compresses and enemas are done exclusively during periods without irritation.
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 an average portion of past urine. The first and last 30 ml of urine are drained. It is believed that urine therapy helps to heal wounds in glandular tissue caused by inflammation, as well as to normalize the functioning of the genitourinary system and the prostate.
The positive effect is the elimination of pathogenic foci, erosions and ulcers, improvement of erectile function and relief from impotence. - Using a diuretic- the urine is placed on low heat, where it evaporates until the volume is reduced to ¼ of the initial 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 relieve the symptoms of the disease and alleviate the patient's condition.
Prevention of prostatitis with folk remedies
Once the patient has recovered and a stable remission of prostatic inflammation has been achieved, it is extremely important to take care to prevent relapses. Prevention of prostatitis in men with folk remedies includes the introduction of foods into the diet that help normalize the activity of the gland.
Proven grandmother's recipes, often used by healers and healers, consist in changing a man's diet. The main emphasis should be on the consumption of the following products:
- Kefir and baked fermented milk— improves the functioning of the pelvic organs, promotes normal blood circulation and rectal trophism.
- Nuts and seeds- Hazel brings special benefits. Nuts are consumed raw, slightly dried. Pumpkin seeds have a beneficial effect.
- TOMATO- reduce the risk of prostate cancer.
- Seafood.
To effectively support yourself with prostatitis using folk remedies, you can use a combination of several alternative medicine techniques.
A popular recipe is to crush half a kilogram of pumpkin seeds and mix them with 200 ml. honey The resulting mixture is rolled into balls the size of a walnut. Consume before meals, approximately 1 hour before.
Traditional medicine methods are effective exclusively as a conservative medicine. It is impossible to get rid of prostatitis without taking medication.
The most proven method, which is supposed to have helped a lot without undergoing a course of drug therapy, can at best slow down the inflammatory processes of the prostate gland, but will not cope with the disease. Any method should be agreed with your doctor.