Treatment of prostatitis with folk remedies will be effective only if several conditions are met. Before trying new therapies, you will need to consult your doctor. If you feel worse, 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 that accompany prostatitis. Decoctions and tinctures of herbs, roots and plants are used. Apitherapy brings good results, as does the use of urine to prepare 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 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.
- Strengthens the immune system and the organism as a whole.
The fight against prostatitis with folk remedies should be conscious. To achieve good results, it is necessary to understand the etiology of inflammatory processes and remember precautions.
It is not possible to completely eliminate prostatitis using traditional methods. All of the methods listed below are aimed at reducing symptoms and relieving the condition.
Treatment of prostatitis with folk remedies at home carries several dangers:
- Some self-medication methods reduce the effectiveness of drugs by blocking the action 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 complacency. Even if any method brings relief, you should continue to undergo regular medical check-ups. Congestive prostatitis in chronic form is subject to relapses. The absence of symptoms does not mean that inflammation does not exist.
Treatment of the initial form of prostatitis with folk remedies can be truly effective. You should not expect a quick recovery if the disease has become chronic.
To choose the best treatment it is necessary to know 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, 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 penetration of sexually transmitted diseases, 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 suggests, the disorder is caused by fluid stagnation in the pelvic area. The microcirculation of the blood is interrupted, the outflow of seminal fluid occurs irregularly.
Chronic prostatitis is difficult to treat, as it requires the restoration of normal functioning and functions of the glandular tissue. - Acute prostatitis- at the time of exacerbation of inflammatory processes, any drug can cause harm 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 need to urinate, and the number of trips to the toilet increases at night.
- Impaired function of the prostate gland- inflammation leads to a decrease in the quality of ejaculate. The tissues are unable to absorb and process testosterone, which causes 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 are widely used, designed to restore erectile function and increase desire. - Pain syndrome-a man feels discomfort when he goes to the bathroom or during sexual intercourse. Non-traditional methods of treating prostatitis are quite effective in relieving pain and other unpleasant symptoms.
The effectiveness of numerous folk methods has been proven: based on herbs and gifts of nature, as well as on beekeeping products. Reduce pain, eliminate inflammation and congestion in a bath and herbal lotions.
Popular herbal recipes
Phytotherapy uses a whole range of different formulations, decoctions and tinctures. Dry mixes are prepared in the form of tea. Chopped herbs are added to rectal suppositories and decoctions intended for enema.
The herb chosen for therapy has various properties: diuretic, antiseptic, sedative and vasodilatory. The recipes use a mixture of different plants described in the description below:
- Burdock- has healing and anti-tumor effects. 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 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 taken with extreme caution.
- St. John's Wort- has antibacterial and anti-tumor effects. Taking infusions activates the production and volume of sex hormones in the body. St. John's wort treats any disorders of the genitourinary system and inflammation.
- Rhodiola rosea or golden root- a remedy that has a positive effect on potency. The second name of Rhodiola rosea is centella. It has a general positive effect on the entire body: on the immune system and other vital functions. An infusion of centella stimulates the gastrointestinal tract and is useful against hemorrhoids.
- Celandine- the plant is poisonous. The speed of use is selected by a competent herbalist. The composition of celandine includes alkaloids and flavonoids (which relieve pain symptoms), the properties of which resemble 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 healing effect on wounds. Mistletoe is included in many urological preparations. Active substances improve metabolism and cell permeability, thereby increasing the effectiveness of drug therapy.
- Parsleyit is a popular diuretic, as well as a way to increase desire and potency. For therapy, the juice of the plant and decoctions based on crushed seeds are used. Parsley is a natural antiseptic, contains zinc and manganese. Regular use of infusions improves digestion and reduces blood sugar.
In most cases, for the production of medicinal decoctions, not individual herbs are 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 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, phytotherapy cannot replace official medicine.
Preparation of medicines from the gifts of nature
Vasodilating folk remedies for the urinary canal, as well as compounds that have a beneficial effect on normalizing potency and improving the functioning of glandular tissues, 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 relieve the ailment you can simply eat 2-3 raw fruits a day. Dried pear is suitable for preparing decoctions. Half a kilo 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 quantity of essential oils. Garlic fights pathogenic microorganisms and viruses. Used raw and also in decoctions. To prepare, take 5 large cloves of garlic and add 400 ml of boiled water. Leave to act for 10 hours. Take 100 ml, twice a day before meals.
- Chaga or birch mushroom- is set up 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, after which it is left to infuse for 24 hours.
- Pumpkin— both the fruit itself and the seeds are used for therapeutic purposes. Pumpkin seeds are a good prevention of prostatitis. It is enough to eat 2 handfuls of seeds during the day. An infusion is given. Cut off the pumpkin cap and select the seeds through the hole. Honey is poured inside. After 1-2 weeks of infusion, consume the resulting mixture 1-2 tablespoons before meals.
- Aspen bark— the elements included in the composition are traditionally used to relieve fever and inflammation. To prepare 100 gr. aspen bark pour 1 liter. boiled water, then cook over low heat for about 20-25 minutes.
- Hazelnut or hazelnut— 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 set on fire. After boiling, the entire 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 shell about 25 grams, pour a small glass of vodka, leave to infuse for 2 weeks. Take 10 drops of tincture before meals.
- Mumiyo— the substance contains natural antiseptics and anti-inflammatory active ingredients. Taking mumiyo improves the condition of the genitourinary system. A good prophylactic and preventive remedy.
- Birch tar- relieves inflammation and normalizes the functioning of glandular tissues. Tar is used to prepare baths and microenemas.
For an effective therapy it is not necessary to prepare infusions or decoctions; some gifts of nature are beneficial even in their raw state. Therefore, a patient with prostatitis is advised to diversify his diet with baked pumpkin and raw seeds, nuts.
Beekeeping in the fight against prostate inflammation
An ancient ancestral method associated with the treatment of prostate functions is therapy with bee waste products. Everything is used: honey, pollen, dead fruits, propolis, wax, they are used in one way or another for therapy.
In addition to alcoholic tinctures and the consumption of natural products, several therapeutic approaches are used:
- Prepare rectal suppositories.
- The use of bee stings to relieve pain.
- Honey compresses.
Apitherapy is often combined with a visit to the bathhouse. During the period of exacerbation of the disease, it is better to abandon this method of treatment. Alcoholic 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 strong effect on the human body. The technique is not suitable for allergy sufferers.
Baths and lotions for prostate therapy
Traditional methods of treating prostatitis in men pay attention to heat therapy or warming of 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 must not exceed 38 °C. Infusions of medicinal herbs in the form of decoctions are added to the bath liquid. 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 buildup in the pelvic area. - Enemas for prostatitismade with the addition of medicines, as well as using herbal compounds and beekeeping products. For ulcers and cracks 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 lotions.
Baths, compresses and enemas are performed exclusively during non-exacerbation periods.
Urinary therapy for prostatitis
Another method recommended by traditional medicine in the treatment of prostatitis is the use of urine. Urinary therapy effectively eliminates the negative symptoms common to prostatitis: frequent urination, pain, inflammation, etc.
Alternative medicine uses several methods of influence:
- Urine consumption— patients drink an average portion of excreted urine. The first and last 30 ml of urine are drained. Urine therapy is believed to help heal wounds in glandular tissues caused by inflammation, as well as normalize the functioning of the genitourinary system and prostate.
The positive effect is the elimination of pathogenic foci, erosions and ulcers, improvement of erectile function and relief from impotence. - Use a diuretic- the urine is placed on low heat, where it is evaporated until the volume is reduced to ¼ of the original volume. A rectal suppository is prepared from medicinal clay and immersed in the resulting concentrate. The suppository should 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, one way or another, effectively relieve the symptoms of the disease and alleviate the patient's condition.
Prevention of prostatitis with folk remedies
After the patient has recovered and a stable remission of prostate inflammation has been achieved, it is extremely important to take care to prevent relapses. Prevention of prostatitis in men with folk remedies involves the introduction into the diet of foods 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 emphasis should be placed on the consumption of the following products:
- Kefir and fermented baked milk— improve the functioning of the pelvic organs, promote normal blood circulation and trophism of the rectum.
- Nuts and seeds- The hazelnut brings particular benefits. Walnuts are eaten raw, slightly dried. Pumpkin seeds have a beneficial effect.
- Tomatoes- 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 kilo of pumpkin seeds and mix them with 200 ml. HoneyThe 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 remedy. It is impossible to get rid of prostatitis without taking medications.
The most proven method, which supposedly helped many 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 methods must be agreed with the doctor.