Treatment of prostatitis with folk remedies will be effective only if several conditions are met. Before trying new therapies, you will need to consult with 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 gives good results, as does using urine to make lotions. You should 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 - the wrongly chosen medicine can cause an aggravation of the disease and lead to a rapid deterioration of well-being.
- Aimed at alleviating symptoms and eliminating the causes that led to the development of inflammation.
- It strengthens the immune system and the organism as a whole.
The fight against prostatitis with folk remedies should be conscious. To achieve good results, you should understand the etiology of inflammatory processes and remember precautions.
It is not possible 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 with folk remedies at home carries several dangers:
- Some methods of self-medication reduce the effectiveness of drugs by blocking the action of the active components of the drugs and causing allergic reactions.
- In the period of deterioration, all methods are dangerous and require coordination with a doctor.
- Don't indulge in complacency. Even if any method brings relief, you must continue with regular medical examinations. Congestive prostatitis in its chronic form is prone 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 really effective. A quick recovery should not be expected if the disease has become chronic.
In order to choose the best treatment, you need to have a good understanding of the causes of prostatitis and the main types of inflammatory processes:
- Non-bacterial prostatitis— the cause of inflammation most often lies in hypothermia of the body, the presence of prostate microtrauma, changes caused by stress, sedentary work and other factors. The therapy will be aimed at improving blood microcirculation and alleviating symptoms.
- Infectious prostatitis— occurs against the background of the penetration of sexually transmitted diseases, fungi or pathogenic microorganisms into the body. It is strictly forbidden to self-treat bacterial prostatitis. Long-term antibacterial therapy is required. The development of a purulent form leads to death.
- Congestive prostatitis- another 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 disturbed, the outflow of seminal fluid occurs irregularly.
Chronic prostatitis is difficult to treat, because it requires restoring the normal functioning and function of the glandular tissue. - Acute prostatitis- at the time of exacerbation of inflammatory processes, any medicine 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. Diseases in this form are 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 solve the main complications caused by prostate inflammation are considered effective. Consequences of the disease:
- Bladder obstruction- long-term inflammation leads to the development of sclerotic changes in the neck of the bladder and the appearance of dysuric disorders. A man has a frequent need to urinate, and the number of trips to the toilet increases at night.
- Impaired functionality of the prostate- 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 libido.
Restoring 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 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: based on herbs and gifts of nature, as well as beekeeping products. Reduce pain, eliminate inflammation and congestion in the bath and lotions based on herbal medicine.
Folk recipes based on herbs
Herbal medicine uses a whole range of different formulations, decoctions and tinctures. Dry mixtures are prepared in the form of teas. Crushed herbs are added to rectal suppositories, as well as to 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:
- Velcro- has wound healing and antitumor effects. Leaves and rhizomes are used to prepare medicinal decoctions. The dried plant prevents the formation of tumors. Milk thistle tincture is sold in pharmacies. If necessary, you can make the 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 great caution.
- St. John's wort- has antibacterial and antitumor effects. Taking the infusion 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 medicine that has a positive effect on potency. Another name for Rhodiola rosea is pennywort. It generally has a positive effect on the entire organism: the immune system and other vital functions. Pennywort infusion stimulates the work of 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 (alleviation of pain symptoms), whose properties 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 heals wounds. 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 of 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 plants are not 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 about 10 different herbs.
Here is one of the popular recipes that help with prostatitis. The composition requires fruits of black elder and hawthorn, as well as 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 medicinal herbs, you can alleviate the patient's condition and stabilize his well-being. However, herbal medicine cannot replace official medicine.
Preparation of medicines from the gifts of nature
Vasodilating folk remedies for the urinary tract, as well as compounds that have a beneficial effect on normalizing potency and improving the work of glandular tissue, are considered optimal for treatment.
Alternative medicine uses: plant fruits, mushrooms, seeds and rhizomes. Some compounds are toxic, so consult your doctor before use:
- Pear— to ease the condition, you can simply eat 2-3 raw fruits a day. Dry pear is suitable for preparing decoctions. 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 amount of essential oils. Garlic fights pathogenic microorganisms and viruses. It is used in its raw state, as well as 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. Pour with 2 liters of mushrooms. boiling water. Leave the mixture in a dark place for 120 minutes. Chaga was 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 infused for 24 hours.
- Pumpkin— both the fruit itself and the seeds are used for therapy. Pumpkin seeds are a good prevention of prostatitis. It is enough to eat 2 handfuls of seeds during the day. An infusion was made. Cut off the cap of the pumpkin and pick out the seeds through the opening. Honey is poured inside. After 1-2 weeks of infusion, consume 1-2 tablespoons of the obtained mixture 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. boiled 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 enameled container 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 cooked for another 25 minutes.
- Chestnut shells- a good regenerative agent that normalizes the tone of blood vessels and capillaries and removes blockages. Chestnut shell about 25 grams, pour a glass of vodka, continue for 2 weeks. Take 10 drops of tincture before meals.
- Mumiyo— the substance contains natural antiseptics and anti-inflammatory active elements. Taking mummy improves the condition of the genitourinary system. A good prophylactic and preventive medicine.
- Birch tar- relieves inflammation and normalizes the work of glandular tissue. 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 useful even in raw form. Therefore, 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 old ancestral method associated with the treatment of prostate function is bee waste therapy. Everything is used - honey, pollen, dead fruit, propolis, wax is used in therapy to one degree or another.
In addition to alcohol tinctures and eating natural products, several treatment approaches are used:
- Making rectal suppositories.
- Use of bee stings for pain relief.
- Honey wraps.
Apitherapy is often combined with a visit to the bathhouse. In 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 natural antibiotics 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 heating 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 be higher than 38 °C. Infusions of medicinal plants in the form of decoctions are added to the liquid in the bath. Sea salt, especially collected on the shores of the Dead Sea, will be useful.
Microwave baths are designed to relieve pain and improve metabolism by eliminating fluid stagnation in the pelvic area. - Enema 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. The use of ice packs is strictly prohibited. Honey or wax are used as lotions.
Baths, compresses and enemas are done exclusively in periods without deterioration.
Urinotherapy for prostatitis
Another method that traditional medicine recommends in the treatment of prostatitis is the use of urine. Urinotherapy effectively removes the negative symptoms common in prostatitis: frequent urination, pain, inflammation, etc.
Alternative medicine uses several methods of influence:
- Urine consumption— patients drink a medium amount of urine. The first and last 30 ml of urine are drained. It is believed that urinotherapy helps to heal wounds in glandular tissues caused by inflammation, as well as to normalize the work of the genitourinary system and the prostate.
A positive effect is the elimination of pathogenic foci, erosions and ulcers, improvement of erectile function and relief from impotence. - Use of diuretics- the urine is placed on low heat, where it evaporates until the volume is reduced to ¼ of the original volume. A rectal suppository is prepared from medicinal clay, which is soaked in the resulting concentrate. The suppository must be kept for 3-4 hours.
Reviews on 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 alleviate the symptoms of the disease and ease the patient's condition.
Prevention of prostatitis with folk remedies
After the patient has been cured and a stable remission of prostatitis has been achieved, it is extremely important to take care of the prevention of recurrence. Prevention of prostatitis in men with folk remedies includes 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 of changing a man's diet. The main emphasis should be on consuming 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- Hazel brings special benefits. Nuts are consumed raw, slightly dried. Pumpkin seeds have a beneficial effect.
- Tomato- reduce the risk of prostate cancer.
- Sea food.
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 Roll the resulting mixture into walnut-sized balls. Consume before meals, approximately 1 hour before.
The methods of traditional medicine are effective only as a conservative medicine. It is impossible to get rid of prostatitis without taking medication.
The most proven method, which allegedly helped many without drug therapy, can at best slow down the inflammatory processes of the prostate, but it will not deal with the disease. All methods should be agreed with your doctor.