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| Puncture vine (Tribulus terrestris), tea or tincture. |
| 5. Urinary Anti-inflammatories. |
| These tend to diminish general inflammatory states such as occur with allergies. Although one usually associates allergies with sinus or intestinal problems, being in a state of hypersensitivity, with inflammatory or immunologic compounds carried in the blood itself, can manifest as urinary tract, bladder or urethral irritability. The herbs below show specific value when this happens. |
| Witch hazel (Hamamelis spp.), tea or tincture. |
| Squaw vine (Mitchella repens), tea. |
| Garden sage (Salvia officinalis), tea or tincture. |
| Stone root (Collinsonia canadensis), fresh root tincture. |
| Alfalfa (Medicago sativa), tea or capsules. |
| Pygeum (Pygeum [Prunus] africana), tea, tincture or capsules. |
| Butcher's broom (Ruscus aculeatus) tea, tincture or capsules. |
| Saw palmetto (Serenoa spp.), tincture or capsules. |
| Red clover (Trifolium pratense), tea. |
| Chickweed (Stellaria media), tea of recent plant or fresh plant juice. |
| 6. Urinary Analgesics. |
| These contain constituents that are excreted in the urine and thereby decrease pain. Although seemingly palliative, constant urination to relieve pain can diminish the tone of the bladder and cause excess stress on the urethra. Use of such an herbal analgesic can actually help heal a condition, while decreasing pain. |
| Yerba mansa (Anemopsis californica), tea or tincture. |
| Marijuana (Cannabis sativa), tea or tincture. (Yes, it is illegal to possess, but this may meet the standards for |
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