Urinary System
The urinary system filters blood and removes waste and excess water from the body. The herbs below have been traditionally used to support kidney and bladder health, ease urinary tract infections, and address prostate-related urinary concerns.
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Bladder Infections and Urinary Tract Infections
Herbs traditionally used to assist in clearing and easing symptoms of urinary tract, bladder, and kidney infections.
- Burdock Acts as a diuretic by stimulating the kidneys.
- Plantain Anti-inflammatory action eases urinary tract infection symptoms.
- Marsh Mallow Diuretic action that helps cleanse kidneys and bladder; the mucilage soothes irritated urinary tract tissue.
- Chickweed Cools and soothes hot, irritated tissues; mildly diuretic.
- Dandelion Leaf is a gentle diuretic that supports kidney filtration; root supports liver and urinary elimination. Replaces potassium lost through urination.
- Nettles Diuretic and anti-inflammatory; traditionally used for kidney and urinary tract support.
- Horsetail Astringent and diuretic; traditionally used for urinary tract infections and kidney gravel.
- Goldenseal Berberine-rich; antimicrobial action against common urinary tract pathogens. Do not use long-term or during pregnancy.
- Bearberry (Uva Ursi) Contains arbutin, which converts to hydroquinone in alkaline urine with antimicrobial effect; traditionally used for bladder and urinary tract infections. Short-term use only.
- Chaparral Strong antimicrobial resin; traditionally used by Native American peoples for urinary and kidney infections.
- Yarrow Anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial; traditionally used for urinary tract infections and kidney support.
- Spearmint Cooling and mildly diuretic; traditionally used for urinary tract irritation.
- Echinacea Immune support used alongside other herbs for urinary tract infections.
- Pau d'Arco Antimicrobial; traditionally used in South American herbalism for kidney and urinary tract infections.
- Yellow Dock Supports kidney and liver elimination; traditionally used as a blood purifier that assists urinary clearance of waste.
Kidney Stone Support
Herbs traditionally used to help pass or prevent kidney and bladder stones.
- Dandelion Increases urine output to help flush the urinary tract.
- Horsetail Traditionally used to help pass gravel and small stones.
- Marsh Mallow Soothes the urinary tract during stone passage.
Prostate Problems
Herbs traditionally used to assist with enlarged prostate and related urinary issues.
- Nettles The root can assist with alleviating symptoms of enlarged prostate.
- Saw Palmetto Berries Assists with raising testosterone levels and reducing symptoms of enlarged prostate.
- Tribulus Traditionally used in Ayurveda for prostate health and male urinary function.
- Horsetail Traditionally used to reduce urinary frequency and support prostate tissue.
- Pumpkin Seed Rich in zinc; traditionally used to support prostate health and reduce BPH symptoms.
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