Symptoms of urinary tract infection may occur suddenly and include urgency, pain and burning when urinating, and pain during intimate contact. Their treatment can be done at home in a natural way through the increased consumption of water and teas because with increased water intake the urine gets more diluted and the micro-organisms that cause the disease are eliminated through pee.
In addition, the consumption of L. rhamnosus or L. fermentum type probiotics also helps to strengthen the flora of the urinary tract, allowing not only to fight the infection but to prevent a new re-infection.
However, if even following these advice, symptoms remain for more than 5 days should seek medical help because it may be necessary to take antibiotics to control the infection.
1. Tea of avocado
Avocado leaves have anti-inflammatory, healing and bactericidal properties that alleviate the symptoms of the infection, while fighting the responsible micro-organisms.
Ingredients
- Dried leaves of avocado;
- Water.
Method of preparation
Put the ingredients in a saucepan and boil for about 5 minutes. Then cover, let cool, strain and drink warm 2-3 times a day.
2. Herbal tea
An excellent home treatment to combat urinary tract infection is to take grapefruit tea. Grapefruit is a medicinal plant that has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, which guarantees its effectiveness in the complementary and alternative treatment of infections of the urinary system.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon dried grapefruit leaves;
- 250 ml of water.
Method of preparation
The water should be boiled and poured into the bowl where the grapefruit leaves are. The container should be capped and infused for approximately 15 minutes. After being cooked, the tea is ready for use.
The person with a urinary tract infection should drink 3 cups of grapefruit juice daily and continue treatment for another 3 days after the disappearance of the symptoms.
3. Dandelion Tea
Dandelion is a plant with excellent diuretic action that helps to increase the amount of urine, allowing to eliminate more quickly the bacteria that are causing the urinary tract infection.
Ingredients
- 15 g of leaves and roots of dandelion;
- 250 ml of boiling water.
Method of preparation
Add the dandelion to the boiling water and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes. Then strain and drink 2 to 3 times a day.
Besides these teas, there are still some changes that can be made in food to ensure the success of the treatment. See more tips from our nutritionist:
