Prostatitis is a disease that causes men a lot of trouble. Due to inflammation of the prostate, urination and ejaculation pass with pain. And the prostate becomes inflamed for two main reasons - this is as a result of a bacterial attack of the organ, or due to 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. In a normal state, the prostate is no larger than a walnut. With inflammation, it can reach a large size and squeeze the urethra.
For the treatment of prostatitis, antibiotics, antiviral drugs, 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.
All drugs, as you know, have indications and contraindications. There are no harmless antibiotics. Therefore, if possible, it is best to resort to alternative methods of treatment. Treatment of prostatitis with folk remedies has been tested for years, does not harm the body, reliably cures prostatitis at certain stages. By the way, folk remedies, as a rule, always go in combination with the "heavy artillery" of medicine at any stage of the disease. And doctors always recommend resorting to traditional medicine.
The most effective folk remedies for the treatment of prostatitis
Treatment of prostatitis at home is quite effective if you use proven methods to combat the disease. There are several popular recipes that guarantee excellent results. But you have to be patient, any methods of traditional medicine require longer therapy than drugs, at least twenty days. And if we talk about bee products, then the treatment will be even longer. But as a result, the whole body, all its systems are healed.
Among the most effective methods:
- treatment with parsley seeds;
- honey and other bee products;
- vegetable juices;
- garlic;
- treatment with various herbs.
But decoctions alone are not enough. Alternative methods of treatment also require to follow some recommendations. For example, reduce smoking and alcohol to a minimum. Because alcohol irritates the prostate, and smoking constricts blood vessels, disrupting the already disturbed blood flow.
The diet also needs to make some adjustments. It is very useful to consume a variety of greens daily - parsley, dill, cilantro, lettuce, horseradish, nettle. And, of course, onions and garlic. Foods high in zinc are beneficial, such as pumpkin, seafood, nuts, groats, 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.
And harmful foods include all hot spices and vinegar, which contribute to the swelling of blood vessels. 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 hands, and then sifted through a colander. Everything that is sifted is for internal use. And what remains - for the preparation of a solution for douching.
And so, the treatment is 7 days:
- within 3 days, every two and a half hours, you need to swallow a pinch of wormwood, washing it down with water. It does not matter, before meals or after meals, it is important that even at night you can not interrupt the intake of grass;
- in the next 4 days, wormwood is taken only during the day, at least 5-6 times a day;
- all 7 days you need to do douching for 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-tip infant syringe for this. It is necessary to inject sharply, then the entire solution will reach the bladder. And on the 3-4th day, all the accumulated pus will come out of the urethra.
It is important in the treatment of the prostate gland to follow a diet: no meat or fish, no dairy products and bread with sweets. Alcohol and cigarettes are prohibited. Only cereals, fruits and vegetables.
Another effective remedy is Kalanchoe. A glass of crushed Kalanchoe leaves is poured with half a liter of vodka, insisted in a dark place for 5 days. And then you need to drink a teaspoon every day. When the state of health is 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. A lot 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 that the bark is completely covered with vodka. After insisting, everything is filtered and placed in a glass dish. The scheme for taking the tincture is as follows: 20 drops are poured into a quarter cup of liquid and drunk before meals three times a day. The solution is enough for the entire course of treatment - 2 - 2. 5 months.
In some cases, it will be necessary to extend the course of treatment.
Honey folk remedies
This remedy is effective even when antibiotics have not helped. Lime or flower honey is needed for treatment. It should be consumed with tea daily for 100-200 grams. And for the entire course you will 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 is established.
Well helps honey with celandine. To do this, first prepare a decoction. For 20 minutes, boil 100 grams of grass in 700 grams of boiling water. Then the broth is cooled and filtered. A pound of honey is added to the broth. Three times a day, the infusion is drunk 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 become much easier.
pumpkin seeds for prostatitis
30 grams of unroasted peeled pumpkin seeds should be mixed with 200 g of honey. And then roll into balls the size of hazelnuts and store in the refrigerator. It is necessary to eat every day before meals 1-2 balls. And do not rush to swallow, but savor for a while. It is enough to conduct such a course once a year. This is a good prevention of prostatitis in men. Also suitable as a treatment.
Pumpkin seeds are rich in zinc, which is very important for a man at 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 strong anti-inflammatory agent. It is enough to drink three times a day a tablespoon of fresh juice of this plant before meals.
Not only parsley itself is useful, but also its seeds.
4 tbsp. l. grind seeds, pour a glass of boiling water, then cook for 15 minutes. Strain the cooled broth and take 5-6 times a day for a tablespoon before meals.
garlic treatment
Garlic will help restore impaired blood circulation in the pelvis. To do this, crush 5 cloves and pour half a liter of boiling water. All this is infused overnight. And in the morning, strain and take twice a day for a quarter cup before meals. Within 3-4 weeks, urination and sexual activity will improve.
Hot baths for prostatitis
Hot baths for prostatitis can serve as an addition to treatment.
But there are rules to follow:
- water should not be higher than 35-37 degrees;
- take a bath for no more than 20 minutes.
The fact is that the usefulness of such a procedure is to "disperse the blood", but not to increase the swelling of the blood vessels, which will only aggravate the course of the disease. With the correct use of hot baths, a noticeable improvement occurs.
Physical exercise
Physical exercise is effective when the cause of prostatitis is a violation of blood circulation in the pelvis. This usually happens with overweight men who lead a sedentary lifestyle. You have to do daily exercises.
The first of these involves a rhythmic contraction of the buttocks and muscle tension, as if with 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, keeping your back straight and not taking your feet off the floor. When squatting, put your hands straight forward, when standing - hands at the seams.
The third exercise is lying on the floor. It is necessary to bend your knees, feet flat on the floor. Raises the pelvis from the floor and squeeze the buttocks, lower, relax. Raise on the inhale, lower on the 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 disease.
Chronic prostatitis
The best remedy for chronic prostatitis are pumpkin seeds. Everything ingenious is simple: you need to eat a handful of unroasted seeds before meals three times a day. You can grind the seeds and mix with honey. If there is no allergy to honey, then such a mixture of a tablespoon three times a day will help not only get rid of prostatitis, but also improve the functioning of the heart system.
Carrot juice is also very good in treating a chronic ailment. It is only necessary to dilute it by 50% with water. Juice improves potency, relieves inflammation.
Juice from fresh cucumbers increases blood circulation, relieves swelling. It should also be drunk daily and diluted by half with water.
Acute prostatitis
The acute course of the disease causes pain due to inflammation. Swelling of the prostate is the result of exposure to bacteria. Therefore, treatment is aimed at the destruction of pathogenic flora. It is best to visit a doctor for acute prostatitis. He will prescribe medication and treatment with folk methods. For this, a decoction of chamomile is good. You can buy ready-made bags of flowers in a pharmacy and brew them like tea. Salt compresses will also help. In a nine percent solution of salt and water, wet the cloth, wring it out and apply it warmly to the sore spot. Fix in any convenient way and hold for 15-20 minutes. Carry out the procedure every evening before going to bed.
But first, you should make sure that prostatitis has not received complications. Before using the compress, you need to undergo an examination and consult with 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 and eat healthy food.
It is very good for prevention to eat a handful of pumpkin seeds not fried every day, drink half a liter of asparagus juice, add burdock root to various dishes.
And if characteristic symptoms appear in the form of painful sensations during urination, you should consult a doctor and traditional medicine.