Herbs for Frequent Urination

There is no numeric threshold to determine when the number of times a person needs to urinate becomes excessive. The National Institutes of Health defines frequent urination as "the need to urinate more than usual." It is often accompanied by an urgency to urinate and possibly pain. Herbal treatments may be an effective treatment in frequent urination.

Herbal Treatment for Frequent Urination

• Many of the herbal treatments associated with frequent urination are Chinese in origin. Naturalbladder.com touts a mix of alpinia oxyphylla, cornus officinalis, Schisandra chinensis, panax ginseng, valeriana officianalis and passiflora incarnate. The site said the substances work individually or as a blend.

  Other herbal treatments for frequent urination treat potential bladder infections. One of the primary symptoms of bladder infections is frequent urination. "Prescription for Nutritional Healing" by Phyllis Balch recommends colloidal silver and garlic as herbal supplements for the treatment of frequent urination caused by a bladder infection. Balch also recommends using diuretics to cleanse the system. Diuretics promote the discharge of fluids from the body. The treatment is meant to reduce the urgent need to urinate by reducing fluid in the tissue. Diuretic herbs include birch and dandelion leaves. Both are usually dispensed as a tea.

  Herbwisdom.com touts the herb uva ursi for bladder and urinary problems. Uva ursi is a diuretic and an antiseptic. The active ingredient of uva ursi is glucoside arbutin, which is passed from the body in the urine. It promotes clearing fluids from the body while killing bacteria in the process. Uva ursi is also used in the treatment of diarrhea, gonorrhea, cold sores and other infections.

  Corn silk is also used in the treatment of frequent urination. According to Natural-pregnancy-mentor.com, corn silk is not only used to treat frequent urination but also bladder infections. Corn silk is harvested from the corn plant just prior to pollination. It can be used fresh or dried as an herbal supplement.

  Cranberry supplement or juice is also commonly used to prevent or treat urinary problems, including infections that may cause frequent urination. According to Herbs2000.com, cranberry acidifies the urine, decreasing the likelihood of bacterial growth. Because the acidity works its way through the entire urinary tract it can treat infections through the entire tract. Cranberry can be used on a daily basis for long periods of time and is considered useful in preventing urinary tract problems.