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| Buchu is mostly used to treat such urinary problems as bladder infections, fluid retention and gravel. The American herbalist Michael Tierra recommends treating painful urination with a cold medicinal-strength tea. When taken warm or hot, buchu tea produces perspiration, reduces prostate swelling and soothes irritation of the urethra. Brew as an infusion; do not boil the leaves. |
| Cranberry |
| The festive red cranberry, one of the most astringent fruits known, is an effective urinary tract cleanser. Unsweetened cranberry juice and cranberry concentrates are often recommended for kidney and bladder infections, for antiseptic compounds in the berry prevent infectious bacteria from adhering to bladder, kidney and urinary tract walls and tissue. Cranberries are a support therapy for prostate problems. |
| Cornsilk (Zea mays) |
| The next time you shuck an ear of corn, especially if it's organically grown, consider saving the silk. Those golden threads are a highly regarded urinary tonic, useful in the treatment of urinary tract infections and prostatitis. Often combined with other herbs, cornsilk is used as a tea, in capsules and in tinctures. |
| Goldenrod (Solidago viga-aurea) |
| The flowers of European goldenrod are gathered in late summer for the treatment of intestinal, kidney and bladder complaints. A kidney stimulant, goldenrod increases the elimination of fluid. For this reason, it is often combined with other herbs in blends for the prostate and urinary tract. |
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