HERBAL TREATMENT FOR KIDNEY AND BLADDER
Bed Wetting
For enuresis, or bed wetting, especially in children:
2 parts Cramp Bark
1 part Stinging Nettle herb
1 part St John's Wort herb
1 part Lemon Balm leaves
Combined decoction and infusion: 1/2-1 сир 3 times per day, the last
dose taken before retiring
Note that with children, dosage should be adjusted according to age
and weight.
Fluid Retention
For fluid retention or oedema:
1 part Cleavers herb
1 part Dandelion root or leaves
2 parts Marshmallow root Infusion: 3 cups per day
2 parts Couchgrass rhizomes
1 part Plantain leaves
2 parts Burdock root
2 parts Marshmallow root Infusion: 3 cups per day
Serious or persistent cases of fluid retention may be associated
with kidney or heart function, and should receive professional
attention. More minor or temporary cases, however, may benefit from
the use of diuretic formulas such as those given above.
Kidney and Bladder Problems
A kidney and bladder tonic:
2 parts Cleavers herb
2 parts Plantain leaves
5 parts Dandelion root
1 part Parsley root
2 parts Burdock root
2 parts Marshmallow root
1 part Ginger root
Combined decoction and infusion: 3 cups per day
The above formula is a good tonic for the entire urogenital system,
and will also serve as an all-purpose diuretic.
For kidney and bladder infections:
2 parts Plantain leaves
2 parts Burdock root
1 part Marshmallow root
Infusion: 1/2 cup every 2 hours for acute conditions, otherwise 3
cups per day
Externally, apply a hot Ginger compress over the lower abdomen.
Ensure an adequate fluid intake and for 2-3 days take warm soups and
broths as the main part of the diet.
Prostatitis
8 parts Couchgrass rhizomes
1 part Parsley root
2 parts Marshmallow root
1 part Ginger root
Combined decoction and infusion: 3 cups per day until relief is
obtained
Urethritis
2 parts Couchgrass rhizomes
2 parts Plantain leaves
1 part Meadowsweet herb
1 part Cleavers herb
2 parts Burdock root
2 parts Marshmallow root
Infusion: 1/2-1 сир every 2-4 hours for acute conditions, otherwise
3 cups per day
1 part Cleavers herb
4 parts Marshmallow root
Infusion: 3 cups per day
1 part Blackberry leaves
2 parts Burdock root or leaves
Infusion: 3 cups per day
Essentially herbs with diuretic, antiseptic and demulcent properties
are used to treat urinary tract problems. Other herbs with these
properties may be combined to treat the problem if the above herbs
are not on hand.
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