Chronic prostatitis is an insidious disease. Its transition to remission makes the patient feel euphoric and fully recover. Refusal to continue treatment is fraught with new exacerbations of the disease, the appearance of cystitis, renal failure and the development of inflammation of the prostate in a malignant form.
To prevent these effects, experienced urologists recommend that patients do not stop fighting the disease, but continue treatment of chronic prostatitis with folk remedies.
Traditional ingredients
Treatment of prostatitis with folk remedies has been and is sought after for many reasons. First, they are time-tested, and second, most of them are cheaper than modern drug therapy. However, it is not correct to compare the effectiveness of treatment with herbs and pharmaceuticals, as the latter is always a priority. The role of herbal medicine is not so much to get rid of the disease as to alleviate the symptoms.
Folk remedies for prostatitis are not just herbal preparations and other medicines using plants. Also used in home medicine:
- various bee products (apitherapy);
- non-vegetable natural substances;
- massage;
- exercise;
- warming, compresses.
Phytopreparations and other home remedies for prostatitis should be bought only in pharmacies. For self-collection of herbs you need to have enough knowledge and be confident in the healing properties of the collected plants. Traditional methods of treating prostatitis are effective only when they use properly collected and properly prepared herbal medicines.
As a result of the conducted biochemical research certain ingredients of the folk recipes are already included in the composition of the modern certified medicines.
The use of folk recipes requires special care. Their effects on the human body can lead to the appearance of symptoms of allergies, high blood pressure, dysfunction of the gastrointestinal tract and the like. The choice of alternative treatment should be left to the attending physician.
Greens, vegetables and herbs in the fight against prostatitis
Home treatment for prostatitis mainly involves the use of herbal medicines. It should be borne in mind that herbal medicine is a symptomatic measure. It helps to relieve symptoms, including difficulty urinating, weakening of erectile function, pelvic pain.
When with the help of a doctor the patient has already determined how to get rid of prostatitis at home, you need to buy all the necessary ingredients (they must be specified in the prescription), after which you can treat prostatitis at home without any problems.
Parsley seeds have long been used in prostatitis. In addition to the diuretic effect, this drug can reduce inflammation in acute prostatitis and relieve the symptoms of chronic prostatitis. They, like the stems and all other parts of the plant, contain flavonoids. The seeds should be ground and poured boiling water in the ratio of a glass of water to 1, 5 tablespoons of parsley seed powder, after 15 minutes the infusion is ready, drink 4 times a day on a tablespoon.
Parsley can be used as a remedy for prostatitis by rubbing fresh stems and leaves and then squeezing. You need to take a tablespoon of such parsley juice 30 minutes before eating. If you grate the root of the plant, then half the amount of juice will be enough. With such treatment, it should be borne in mind that excessive use of juice can have side effects on the liver and kidneys. To prevent the disease, it is enough to add parsley to meals every day. Remedies of these herbs help with such an unpleasant symptom as incomplete emptying of the bladder.
Treatment of prostatitis at home is impossible to imagine without a pumpkin. It was used in all kinds of food, cooked pumpkin porridge, ate seeds and made butter from them. The latter drug is considered one of the most effective in combating male infertility and inflammation of the prostate gland. You can simply eat porridge with pumpkin and rice with the addition of honey and walnuts, but as an option you can eat pumpkin seeds (only raw - they lose their healing properties when fried). Eating raw pumpkin seeds every day is very useful for the treatment of chronic prostatitis in men and also prevents inflammation of the prostate.
Traditional medicine for prostatitis recommends onions and garlic. The content of a large amount of vitamins, antihypertensive and antimicrobial substances makes these vegetables indispensable for the male diet. You can prepare microclysters with garlic. Mix with honey and pour boiled water in a ratio of 1/3 clove of garlic and an incomplete teaspoon of honey in 200 ml of water (cup), after 5 minutes filter and apply. This is a very effective home treatment for prostatitis. If the man has chronic prostatitis, you should eat raw onions and garlic every day, adding them to vitamin salads or fried eggs.
Treatment of prostatitis in men with folk remedies is also possible with the help of turmeric. Known as a spice, turmeric is an excellent antibacterial agent. Finely grated root is filled with water the size of a glass of water for 2 tablespoons of turmeric, drink half a glass a day.
When treating prostatitis with folk remedies, individual sensitivity should be taken into account. As effective as the remedies are, they can be dangerous in terms of side effects.
If we talk about turmeric, then, unlike parsley, it can not be consumed daily and even more so in large quantities, as it can cause dysbiosis (this spice affects the intestinal microflora of the human body). Turmeric is used with caution to treat prostatitis in men at home if there is a history of diabetes, glaucoma, high blood pressure and any problems with the cardiovascular system. If the man has suffered a stroke, then it is better to choose another folk remedy for the treatment of prostatitis.
Effective therapy for chronic prostatitis is also provided by drugs made from dried nettles. Infusions and decoctions of it affect the hormonal background and the inflammatory process in the prostate gland. When diagnosed with chronic prostatitis, traditional medicine uses the seeds of dioecious nettle according to the following recipe: they should be flooded with dry wine (in the ratio of 0, 5 liters of wine to 5 tablespoons of dried seeds), heated in a water bathshould be hot but not boiling) for 5 minutes, then cool and after straining drink 2 tablespoons at bedtime.
Some popular recipes recommend applying freshly plucked nettles to the perineum: this suggests that it causes a rush of blood and thus helps treat chronic prostatitis. However, formic acid in the stinging cells of freshly plucked nettles can cause burns and an allergic reaction.
Nettle preparations are contraindicated in renal failure and a tendency to edema in circulatory disorders (varicose veins) and inflammatory vascular diseases (thrombophlebitis).
Echinacea juice has long been used for medicinal purposes, as well as tinctures on the seeds and crushed root of the plant. Echinacea purpurea stimulates the immune system, supports the body's defenses and helps cure bacterial and viral infections. You can buy ready-made tincture in pharmacies. When the prostate gland becomes inflamed, take a teaspoon of tincture every two hours, and chronic prostatitis in remission is treated with drinks with echinacea juice.
Cranberry is widely used in prostatitis. The fruits can be eaten raw or made into cranberry-based drinks. This medicine is very effective when the first signs of the disease appear. You can also make preparations from blueberries, especially jam. This is one way to treat prostatitis at home in the winter, when it is difficult to get fresh blueberries. From fresh fruit you can make a tincture: for 100 g of fruit take a glass of vodka (do not grind the fruit! ), The dishes are placed for 2 weeks in a dark place. You should take a teaspoon after meals 3 times a day. Cranberry juice and jelly can be eaten daily. Treatment with cranberry juice is contraindicated in case of increased acidity of gastric juice, as well as in case of gastric and duodenal ulcers.
But the most effective drugs for the treatment of prostatitis with folk remedies are obtained by the combined use of medicinal plants. This is especially true for herbal teas. However, if herbal preparations are used in conjunction with traditional pharmacology, it should always be borne in mind that traditional methods may either weaken or enhance the effect of the pharmacopoeia. Sometimes it becomes dangerous to health.
With all the undoubted benefits of home medicine, one cannot perceive it as a panacea and a miracle that can heal quickly and forever. Traditional pharmaceuticals are obviously more effective. In addition, the advice found on how to cure prostatitis forever with the help of traditional medicine should be taken with strong skepticism, as it is hardly possible to cure, for example, chronic inflammation of the prostate gland, especially after 60 years. Another thing is that with the proper use of medicinal herbs, the prostate may not increase in size and the symptoms of the disease are easier.
Treatment with honey and bee products
Propolis is a unique product used in most folk recipes for treatment other than just prostatitis. It is a natural antibiotic, has a beneficial effect on the immune system, prevents the development of infections and has analgesic properties. In the treatment of chronic prostatitis, the use of tincture or rectal suppositories is recommended. Both forms of the drug can be made independently.
To prepare the tincture, place 10 g of crushed propolis in a glass container, pour 250 ml of medical alcohol diluted to a concentration of 75%, or use vodka, close the container tightly and place it in a cool dark place for 10 days.
The drug is taken daily on an empty stomach, diluting the required dose of the drug in 200 ml of warm milk. In addition, on the first day of taking this dose is 10 drops. It is increased by 3 drops every 2 days. The course of treatment is designed for 20 days. On the last day of administration the dose of the drug will be 40 drops.
Original ingredients of rectal suppositories:
- melted lard - 100 g;
- propolis - 30 g;
- natural wax - 25 g
Melt the fat in a water bath, stirring occasionally, add chopped propolis. To achieve a uniform consistency of the composition, crushed wax is added to it. After the wax has completely dissolved, remove the solid inclusions from the melt and cool. Cut the frozen melt into thin strips. Form cylindrical candles with a length of 30 mm and a diameter of 10 mm, which should be stored in the freezer.
When treatment is recommended, it is recommended to use prepared suppositories every day for 30 days before bedtime, trying to insert them deeper into the rectum. In case of remission of the disease or during prophylaxis, it is recommended to reduce the frequency of use of suppositories to twice a week.
Apitherapy (treatment with bee waste products) should only be used after an allergy test. It is known that honey, propolis and so on can often cause an allergic reaction.
Honey is used both in pure form and with other drugs. Can be mixed with:
- cranberries;
- chopped parsley (greens, root);
- carrot juice;
- pumpkin seeds twisted in a meat grinder and so on.
Pumpkin seeds
Traditional methods of treating chronic prostatitis with pumpkin seeds are recognized as effective by most representatives of official medicine. This is due to the fact that, as studies show, the seeds contain a significant amount of trace elements (zinc, manganese, molybdenum, iron), organic acids, healthy fats and vitamins A, E, D.
These components improve the course of metabolic processes in the prostate, increase male reproductive capacity, and the recently discovered delta-7-sterol acts on the seminal vesicles and the prostate itself, suppressing the inflammatory process and activating the genitourinary system, ie leading to complete eliminationof the symptoms of the disease. . .
Purified pumpkin seeds are not effective enough to treat chronic prostatitis. They retain the required concentration of nutrients and their healing properties only in live form, unrefined and without prior heat treatment.
The simplest and least labor-intensive way to prepare a drug for the treatment of chronic prostatitis is powder. With the help of any household grinder (coffee grinder, blender or meat grinder) pumpkin seeds are turned into flour. The therapeutic course is a month. Method of administration: 1 tablespoon of the drug 2 times a day before meals.
To increase the effectiveness of the treatment, it is recommended to drink the dry preparation with water in which 2-3 teaspoons of honey have been dissolved beforehand. The course of treatment is one month.For those with a sweet tooth, you can use the recipe for making pumpkin balls, according to which 500 g of pumpkin seed flour should be mixed with 200 g of honey and then the resulting composition should be cooled to a doughy consistency in the refrigerator. After reaching the required density, form balls with a diameter of 1. 5–2 cm from the resulting dough, which are additionally stored in the freezer.
Instructions for use: dissolve one ball before breakfast. The course of treatment is at least 30 days. Positive results of treatment with the use of pumpkin seeds with honey appear within one and a half to two weeks after the start of treatment.
Horse Chestnut
Another great recipe for a cure for chronic prostatitis is horse chestnut tincture. The low toxicity, the presence of active components in the drug (fraxin, esculin and exin) has led to its widespread use in official medicine in the treatment of many diseases. Horse chestnut tincture relieves inflammation and swelling, improves blood circulation, eliminates venous blood stasis, which has a beneficial effect on the condition of the prostate gland.
To prepare the tincture you need 25 g of chopped bark and 250 g of alcohol diluted to a concentration of 75%, or vodka. The prepared crust is poured into a glass container, filled with alcohol and left to boil for 21 days in a cool, dark place. The tincture should be shaken periodically. Before use, the liquid is peeled by passing through several layers of gauze.
When collecting raw materials for the preparation of the drug, you should not use chestnuts collected on city streets or near highways and industrial facilities.
How to use: the tincture is taken 10-15 drops 2 times a day, morning and evening after meals. The therapeutic course of administration should not exceed 14 days. After 30 days it is recommended to repeat the course of treatment.
In regions where horse chestnut does not grow, you can use a standard pharmaceutical that, in addition to chestnut extract, contains thiamine chloride (a source of vitamin B1).
Aloe
Aloe or agave is a favorite plant of traditional healers. Its healing properties have long been recognized by pediatricians and experienced therapists. Biochemical studies show that aloe juice, in addition to a whole bunch of vitamins (A, C, E, H, P, P1) and amino acids, contains protein structures and enzymes that can eliminate inflammatory processes of various etiologies, and anthraquinone compounds includedin it by its nature - good anesthetics. The protease, emodin and acemanan contained in the plant provide the ability to effectively fight tumors.
That is why agave occupies a special place in the list of recipes for the treatment of chronic prostatitis with folk remedies. The simplest of these is to chew the leaves of the plant on an empty stomach every day before taking breakfast. For treatment you should use the oldest, fleshy leaves, located closer to the base. Before use, the leaf should be washed well and after cutting the side thorns, divided into several fragments 3-4 cm long. Unused fragments of the leaf can be stored in the refrigerator by placing in a paper bag until subsequent use. . The therapeutic course of admission is 30 days.
Naturally, chewing an aloe leaf on an empty stomach will not give a man a pleasant taste. But there are also more gentle traditional treatments using this plant. Especially popular among urologists is a method of treatment using an infusion of aloe with honey with the addition of Cahors.
The following ingredients are included in the medicine:
- fresh, thinly sliced aloe leaves - 0, 5 kg;
- honey (linden or buckwheat) - 0, 5 l;
- Cahors - 0, 5 l.
The selection and processing of plant leaves is done as in the first recipe. All components are thoroughly mixed in a glass jar and placed in the refrigerator for 10 days. The resulting infusion is filtered through several layers of gauze.
Take the infusion before meals 3 times a day as follows:
- 1st week - 1 teaspoon each;
- 2nd week - 1 tbsp.
According to urologists, the described method has allowed many patients to get rid of chronic prostatitis within two weeks.
Exercise and massage
To prevent recurrence of cured prostatitis, you should regularly do simple exercises that will help maintain health. In the morning, when you wake up, you should lie on your back and bend your knees, pulling them to your chest. Even 5 minutes in this position is a good prevention of prostatitis. You should do this exercise for no more than 20 minutes.
Squats, which should be included in morning exercises, help with prostatitis. The day ends with a walk in the fresh air. Those who walk a lot suffer from prostatitis much less often than drivers and men who lead a sedentary lifestyle.
Also, each man can massage the perineum in the morning, 5 minutes are enough. But such a procedure as prostate massage is done only by specialists. It is hardly possible to do this alone.
Prostatitis bath
A visit to the bathroom has a healing effect on patients with chronic prostatitis, provided that the man:
- does not use contrast procedures (alternating heat and cold);
- hasn't been in the steam room too long.
For other forms of inflammation of the prostate, bathing procedures should be treated with caution. Doctors usually recommend visiting the bathroom only during the period of remission, in other cases there is a risk of worsening your condition.
It is very good after a bath to drink a decoction of medicinal plants (chamomile, sage, St. John's wort). At the pharmacy you can buy special herbal teas that are drunk after the bath. You can combine bath procedures with medicinal microclysters based on herbal medicines.
Home medicine can be very effective as an adjuvant, but the question of whether prostate inflammation can be cured only with home methods can not be answered in the affirmative. No matter how good traditional medicine is, pharmacology is always more effective. Some patients only need surgery, which cannot be replaced with herbal medicines and other similar methods. And in any case, the therapy with folk remedies must be approved by a doctor. He should also be consulted urgently if his health has deteriorated during the use of non-traditional treatments.