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Bladder infection is also known as urinary tract infection. It is usually transmitted after intercourse with a person who is suffering from the infection. The infection can grow to cause greater problems in the bladder. One of the ways to get rid of the infection is by frequently urinating until the infection starts to leave the bladder.

Unsure of the results and side-effects conventional medication would lead to, doctors highly recommend patients suffering from the disease by taking the herbal treatment to get rid of the problem. Here are 5 of the best known herbal remedies for bladder infection.

Effective Remedies For Bladder Infection

Uva Ursi

Uva Ursi is one of the best herbal remedies for bladder infection. It appears to be a low-lying evergreen bush. Its berries are known as “bearberry”. One can find a product named as arbutin which is made out of the Uva Ursi plant.

Consume 400 to 800 mg of arbutin daily, not exceeding this much, is highly recommended in case of bladder infections. You should not use it for more than a fortnight and it is better to use it less than 5 times in a year. It is not recommended for children, pregnant woman, and for them who are suffering from liver or kidney diseases.

Parsley

Parsley is an herb used in cooking all over the world. It is generally used to induce menstruation. It also contracts the uterus according to some studies done on the herb. The seeds of parsley help in treating indigestion, intestinal gas and bladder infections.

However, for bladder infection it is better to use the leaves or root instead of the seeds. The dosage is simple. You can either use a few leaves of parsley while cooking or consume 6 to 7 leaves raw per day.

Goldenseal

Goldenseal tea helps in reducing the bladder infection to quiet an extent. It works more efficiently when taken with Echinacea, which is another herb used for treating cold. You can take the Goldenseal tea as and when you feel like, the herb is bitter so a cup or two might be enough on a daily basis.

If you’re pregnant, it is better to avoid this herb as it might cause uterine contractions. If you have any other problems related to the vagina, it is important to take advice from a physician before consuming Goldenseal.

Alfalfa

Alfalfa is a very old herb and it is being used to treat kidney problems for years. The bladder infection can grow and multiply if your kidney is not functioning correctly.

Alfalfa syrup should be consumed with the other herbal remedies for bladder infection. You can consume the juice of the herb twice to thrice a day until the infection is completely gone.

Cranberries

Cranberries is another herb used to flush out the infection from the bladder. It is also used to prevent bladder infection. It blocks the bacteria from adhering to the wall of the bladder. When the bacteria don’t have anything to hold on they get flushed out in the urine. Cranberry juice made out of dried cranberries of 300 to 400 mg should be consumed twice a day as a dosage.