Prostatitis is a disease that causes many problems for men. Due to inflammation of the prostate, urination and ejaculation pass with pain. And the prostate becomes inflamed for two main reasons - be it a bacterial infection of the organ or circulatory disorders in the pelvic area. Treatment of prostatitis with folk remedies, as practice shows, has a positive effect.
Benefits of treating prostatitis with folk methods
What is the prostate in general, what is it for and where is it located? This is a very important organ located around the urethra. It produces prostate juice, which is involved in the formation of sperm and gives sperm motility. Normally, the prostate is no bigger than a walnut. With inflammation, it can reach a large size and compress the urethra.
To treat prostatitis, antibiotics, antiviral drugs and drugs to increase immunity are usually prescribed. As well as various procedures in the form of laser treatment, prostate massage, ultrasound, hydrotherapy and so on.
As you know, all drugs have indications and contraindications. There are no harmless antibiotics. Therefore, it is best to resort to alternative methods of treatment whenever possible. Treatment of prostatitis with folk remedies has been tested for years, does not harm the body and reliably cures prostatitis at certain stages. By the way, as a rule, at any stage of the disease, folk remedies always go in combination with the "heavy artillery" of medicine. And doctors always recommend resorting to traditional medicine.
The most effective folk remedies for the treatment of prostatitis
Treatment of prostatitis at home is very effective when using proven methods of treating the disease. There are several popular recipes that guarantee excellent results. But you need to be patient, all methods of traditional medicine require longer therapy than drugs, at least twenty days. And if we talk about bee products, the treatment will take even longer. But as a result, the whole body, all of its systems, are healed.
Among the most effective methods:
- treatment with parsley seeds;
- honey and other bee products;
- vegetable juices;
- Garlic;
- Treatment with different herbs.
But decoctions alone are not enough. Alternative treatment methods also require you to follow some recommendations. For example, reduce smoking and alcohol to a minimum. Because alcohol irritates the prostate, smoking constricts the blood vessels and disturbs the already disturbed blood flow.
Diet also needs to be adjusted. It is very useful to eat a variety of vegetables every day - parsley, dill, cilantro, lettuce, horseradish, nettle. And of course onions and garlic. Foods high in zinc are beneficial, such as squash, seafood, nuts, grits, vitamin E-rich vegetables and fruits.
Polyunsaturated fats are very useful for a daily diet. And this is fish, linseed oil, rosehip oil. Honey is essential.
Harmful foods include all hot spices and vinegar, which contribute to blood vessel swelling. As well as trans fats, fried and fatty foods that clog blood vessels.
Treatment of prostatitis with herbs
Treatment of prostatitis with folk remedies includes herbal treatment. The most effective of them are wormwood, Kalanchoe. Wormwood for the entire course of treatment should not exceed 100 grams. First, the dried grass is rubbed with the hands and then sifted through a sieve. Anything that is screened is for internal use. And what remains - for the preparation of a rinsing solution.
And so the treatment lasts 7 days:
- For 3 days you need to swallow a pinch of wormwood every two and a half hours and wash it down with water. It doesn't matter, before or after meals, it is important that you cannot interrupt the weed intake even at night.
- for the next 4 days, wormwood is taken only during the day, at least 5-6 times a day;
- Every 7 days you need to take a shower in the evening. To do this, 1 teaspoon of wormwood is poured with a liter of boiling water, cooled to body temperature, filtered and poured 100 mg. Half of this volume should be injected into the anus and the remaining 50 ml into the urethra. It is better to use a soft-tipped infant syringe. It is necessary to inject sharply, then all the solution will reach the bubble. And on 3-4. day all the accumulated pus comes out of the urethra.
A diet is important when treating the prostate: no meat or fish, no dairy products and bread with sweets. Alcohol and cigarettes are prohibited. Grains, fruits and vegetables only.
Another effective remedy is Kalanchoe. A jar of crushed Kalanchoe leaves is poured with half a liter of vodka and left in a dark place for 5 days. And then you need to drink a teaspoon every day. When the state of health has normalized, it is necessary to use a teaspoon of tincture per week. The pain passes quickly.
aspen bark
Aspen bark is an excellent remedy for prostatitis. But it is necessary to collect the bark in mid-April, when the tree is filled with juices. The most suitable bark thickness is 3-5 mm. Much of this raw material is not required. Only 100 grams.
First you need to dry the bark either naturally or in the oven. Then grind. Pour 100 grams of raw materials with 200 grams of vodka, close tightly with a lid and put in a dark place to infuse for a couple of weeks. Make sure the rind is completely covered with vodka. After insisting, everything is filtered and placed in a glass bowl. The scheme for taking the tincture is as follows: 20 drops are poured into a quarter cup of liquid and drunk three times a day before meals. The solution is enough for the entire course of treatment - 2 - 2. 5 months.
In some cases it will be necessary to increase the duration of treatment.
Honey folk remedy
This remedy is effective even when antibiotics have not helped. Lime or blossom honey is required for treatment. It should be consumed daily with tea for 100-200 grams. And for the entire course you need at least 10 kilograms of honey.
Such therapy is permissible only if there is no allergy to the component.
Very soon the pain disappears, normal urination sets in.
Well helps honey with celandine. To do this, first prepare a brew. Boil 100 grams of grass in 700 grams of boiling water for 20 minutes. Then the broth is cooled and filtered. A pound of honey is added to the broth. The infusion is drunk three times a day in a tablespoon before a meal. And they keep it in the fridge. It is necessary to drink a decoction in combination with a decoction of oats in a glass three times a day for a month and a half. The first results will appear in a week. It will be a lot easier.
Pumpkin seeds for prostatitis
30 grams of unroasted peeled pumpkin seeds should be mixed with 200 grams of honey. And then roll into hazelnut-sized balls and store in the fridge. It is necessary to eat 1-2 balls every day before meals. And don't rush to swallow, just enjoy for a while. It is enough to conduct such a course once a year. This is good prevention of prostatitis in men. Also suitable as a cure.
Pumpkin seeds are rich in zinc, and this is very important for a man of any age.
Usefulness of Parsley in the Treatment of the Disease
Parsley is a storehouse of vitamins A and C. It is also a very powerful anti-inflammatory. It is enough to drink a tablespoon of fresh juice of this plant three times a day before meals.
Not only the parsley itself is useful, but also its seeds.
4 tbsp. l. grind the seeds, pour a glass of boiling water and boil for 15 minutes. Strain the cooled broth and take a tablespoon before meals 5-6 times a day.
garlic treatment
Garlic helps restore blood flow to the pelvis. To do this, grind 5 cloves and pour half a liter of boiling water. All of this is infused overnight. And in the morning, strain and take a quarter cup twice a day before meals. Within 3-4 weeks, urination and sexual activity improve.
Hot baths for prostatitis
Hot baths for prostatitis can serve as an adjunct to treatment.
But there are rules to follow:
- water should not be higher than 35-37 degrees;
- Do not bathe for more than 20 minutes.
The fact is that the benefit of such a procedure is "to disperse the blood", but not to increase the swelling of blood vessels, which will only aggravate the course of the disease. With the correct use of hot baths, there is a noticeable improvement.
sports exercise
Physical exercise is effective if the cause of prostatitis is a violation of blood circulation in the pelvis. This usually happens in overweight men who lead sedentary lifestyles. You have to do exercises every day.
The first of these involves the rhythmic contraction of the buttocks and muscle tension, as in inhibition of urination. A few seconds of tension – and relaxation. When compressing - inhale, when relaxing - exhale. Repeat 10-15 times.
The second exercise is squats. It is necessary to squat down, keep your back straight and not take your feet off the floor. When squatting, place your hands straight in front, when standing - hands at the seams.
The third exercise is on the floor. It is necessary to bend your knees, feet flat on the floor. Lift the pelvis off the floor and squeeze the buttocks, lower, relax. Raise on inhale, lower on exhale. And so 10-15 times.
Features of the treatment of prostatitis with folk remedies:
Prostatitis can be acute or chronic. The acute form disappears without a trace after adequate treatment. Without proper treatment, it becomes chronic. Treatment also depends on the type of condition.
Chronic prostate inflammation
The best remedy for chronic prostatitis are pumpkin seeds. Everything ingenious is simple: you need to eat a handful of unroasted seeds three times a day before meals. You can grind the seeds and mix them with honey. If there is no allergy to honey, then such a mixture of one tablespoon three times a day will not only help get rid of prostatitis, but also improve the functioning of the cardiac system.
Carrot juice is also very good for treating chronic conditions. It only needs to be diluted 50% with water. Juice improves potency, relieves inflammation.
Juice from fresh cucumbers increases blood circulation, relieves swelling. It should also be drunk daily, diluted in half with water.
Acute prostatitis
The acute course of the disease causes inflammation-related pain. The swelling of the prostate is the result of exposure to bacteria. Therefore, treatment is aimed at destroying the pathogenic flora. If you have acute prostatitis, it is best to see a doctor. He will prescribe medicines and treatment using folk methods. A decoction of chamomile is good for this. You can buy ready-made bags of flowers at a pharmacy and brew them like tea. Salt compresses also help. Wet the cloth in a 9% solution of salt and water, wring it out and apply it warm to the sore spot. Fix in any way and hold for 15-20 minutes. Do the procedure every night before bed.
But first you should make sure that the prostatitis has not received any complications. Before using the compress, you need to undergo an examination and consult a specialist.
disease prevention
The best prevention is to avoid infectious diseases, hypothermia. Lead an active lifestyle, walk more often, have a constant intimate relationship with a trusted partner, eat a healthy diet.
For prevention, it is very good to eat a handful of non-fried pumpkin seeds every day, drink half a liter of asparagus juice, add burdock root to various dishes.
And if there are characteristic symptoms in the form of painful sensations when urinating, you should consult a doctor and traditional medicine.