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 inflammatory processes and congestion that accompany prostatitis. Decoctions and tinctures of herbs, roots and plants are used. Apitherapy brings good results, as does using urine to make lotions. You must 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 chosen remedy can provoke an exacerbation of the disease and lead to a rapid deterioration in well-being.
- Intended to relieve symptoms and eliminate the causes that led to the development of inflammation.
- Strengthens the immune system and the body as a whole.
The fight against prostatitis with folk remedies should be conscious. 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 of the methods listed below are aimed at reducing symptoms and relieving the condition.
Treatment of prostatitis with folk remedies at home has several dangers:
- Some methods of self-medication reduce the effectiveness of drugs by blocking the action of active components of 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 one method provides relief, you should continue to have regular medical checkups. Congestive prostatitis in chronic form is prone to relapses. The absence of symptoms does not mean that there is no inflammation.
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 need to clearly understand 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 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 the penetration of STIs, fungi or pathogenic microorganisms into the body. It is strictly forbidden to treat bacterial prostatitis yourself. Long-term antibacterial treatment is necessary. The development of a purulent form leads to death.
- Congestive prostatitis- the second name for chronic inflammation of the prostate. As the term suggests, this disorder is caused by fluid stagnation in the pelvic region. Blood microcirculation is disrupted, the outflow of seminal fluid occurs irregularly.
Chronic prostatitis is difficult to treat because it requires restoration of normal functioning and functions of glandular tissue. - Acute prostatitis- during an exacerbation of inflammatory processes, any medication can harm the body. Self-medication is extremely dangerous.
Congestive or chronic prostatitis is the most difficult to treat and takes a long time to heal. The disease in this form is always preceded by acute inflammatory processes.
At 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?
Methods that help to cope with the main complications caused by inflammation of the prostate are considered effective. Consequences of the disease:
- Bladder obstruction- prolonged inflammation leads to the development of sclerotic changes in the bladder neck and the appearance of dysuric disorders. The man has frequent urges to urinate and the number of trips to the toilet increases at night.
- Impaired prostate functionality- inflammation leads to a reduction in the quality of the ejaculate. The tissues are unable to absorb and process testosterone, leading to a decreased 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 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 traditional methods has been proven: based on herbs and gifts of nature, as well as bee products. Reduce pain, eliminate inflammation and congestion with a bath and herbal lotions.
Popular herbal recipes
Herbal medicine uses a range of different formulations, decoctions and tinctures. Dry blends are brewed as teas. 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 blend of several herbs described in the description below:
- Burdock- has healing and anti-tumor effects. The leaves and rhizomes are used to prepare medicinal decoctions. The dried plant prevents the development of tumors. Burdock tincture is sold in pharmacies. If necessary, you can make a decoction yourself.
- Licorice— the main effect is associated with an increase in prescribed medications. 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 antitumor effects. Taking infusions activates the production and volume of sex hormones in the body. St. John's Wort treats all disorders 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 hydrocotyl. It has a general positive effect on the entire body: the immune system and other vital functions. An infusion of hydrocotyl stimulates the gastrointestinal tract and is useful for hemorrhoids.
- Celandine- the plant is toxic. The rate of use is chosen by a competent herbalist. Celandine contains alkaloids and flavonoids (relieving pain symptoms), whose properties resemble 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. Taking zinc-rich juice drops helps improve men's health.
- mistletoe- a plant that stops bleeding and has a healing effect. Mistletoe is used in the composition of many urological preparations. Active substances improve metabolism and cell permeability, thereby increasing the effectiveness of drug treatment.
- Parsleyis a popular diuretic, as well as a means of increasing 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 reduces blood sugar levels.
In most cases, for the production of medicinal decoctions, not individual herbs are used, but urological preparations that simultaneously act on several causes of prostatitis and eliminate some of the complications caused by the disease. The compositions are sold in pharmacies and contain around ten different plants.
Here is one of the popular recipes that help fight 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.
Preparation of medicines from nature's gifts
Vasodilator 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.
Uses in alternative medicine: plant fruits, mushrooms, seeds and rhizomes. Some compounds are toxic, so you should consult your doctor before use:
- Pear— to relieve the disease, you can simply eat 2 to 3 raw fruits per day. Dry 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 volume of essential oils. Garlic fights pathogenic microorganisms and viruses. Used raw and also in decoction. 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 mushroom. 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 infused for 24 hours.
- Pumpkin— the fruit itself and the seeds are used for therapeutic purposes. Pumpkin seeds are a good prevention of prostatitis. Just eat 2 handfuls of seeds during the day. An infusion is made. Cut the cap off the pumpkin and select the seeds through the hole. Honey is poured inside. After 1 to 2 weeks of infusion, consume the mixture obtained 1 to 2 tablespoons before meals.
- Aspen bark— the elements included in the composition are traditionally used to relieve fever and inflammation. Prepare 100 gr. aspen bark pour 1 liter. boiled water, then cook over 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 hazel leaves in an enameled saucepan so that they cover a third of the total volume of the container. Fill with water and put 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 shot of vodka, infuse for 2 weeks. Take 10 drops of tincture before meals.
- Mumiyo— the substance contains natural antiseptics and anti-inflammatory active elements. 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 effective therapy, it is not necessary to prepare infusions or decoctions; some gifts of nature are beneficial even in their raw form. So, a patient with prostatitis is recommended to diversify his diet with baked pumpkin and raw seeds, hazelnuts.
Beekeeping in the fight against prostate inflammation
An ancient ancestral method associated with the treatment of prostate functions is therapy using bee waste. Everything is used - honey, pollen, dead fruits, propolis, wax are used to one degree or another in therapy.
In addition to alcoholic tinctures and the consumption of natural products, several therapeutic approaches are used:
- Make 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. Alcohol tinctures for prostatitis are less effective than water decoctions and infusions. The choice should be made in favor of the latter.
Beekeeping products are a natural antibiotic that has a powerful effect on the human body. The technique is not suitable for people with allergies.
Baths and lotions for prostate treatment
Traditional methods of treating prostatitis in men pay attention to heat therapy or warming of the gland, as well as compresses and bandages using 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 bathroom liquid. Sea salt, particularly collected on the shores of the Dead Sea, will be beneficial.
Microbaths are designed to relieve pain and improve metabolism by eliminating fluid stagnation in the pelvic area. - Enemas for prostatitismade with the addition of drugs, as well as using herbal compounds and bee products. For ulcers and fissures in the rectum, the enema can be dangerous.
- Lotions- designed to relieve inflammation and swelling. It is strictly prohibited to use ice compresses. Honey or wax are used as lotions.
Baths, compresses and enemas are done exclusively during periods of non-exacerbation.
Urinary therapy for prostatitis
Another method recommended by traditional medicine in the treatment of prostatitis is the use of urine. Urine therapy effectively eliminates common negative symptoms of prostatitis: frequent urination, pain, inflammation, etc.
Alternative medicine uses several methods of influence:
- Urine consumption— patients drink an average portion of the voided urine. The first and last 30 ml of urine are evacuated. It is believed that urine therapy helps to heal wounds in glandular tissues caused by inflammation, as well as to 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 of impotence. - Use a diuretic- the urine is placed over low heat, where it is evaporated until its volume is reduced 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 to 4 hours.
Reviews of 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 ofthe disease and alleviate the patient's condition.
Prevention of prostatitis with folk remedies
Once the patient has been cured 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 includes the introduction into the diet of foods that help normalize the activity of the gland.
Proven grandmother's recipes, often used by healers and healers, involve 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- Hazelnut brings particular benefits. The nuts are eaten raw, slightly dried. Pumpkin seeds have a beneficial effect.
- Tomatoes- reduce the risk of prostate cancer.
- Seafood.
To effectively support yourself against prostatitis with the help of 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 medication.
The most proven method, which would have helped many people without undergoing drug treatment, can, at best, slow down the inflammatory processes in the prostate, but will not allow you to cope with the disease. Any method must be agreed with your doctor.