Herbal Remedies for Bladder Infection

Herbal remedies for bladder infections are used to cleanse the bladder and urinary tract of bacteria, reduce inflammation, and promote healing. Herbal remedies are typically more gentle than prescription and over-the-counter medications, and get rid of bladder infections by treating the root source of the problem.

Uva Ursi

• Uva ursi is a traditional herbal remedy for urinary tract and bladder infections that has been approved by Germany's Commission E.

Oregon Graperoot

• Oregon graperoot has been used for years to treat bladder infections. It contains berberine, which kills bacteria and prevents it from adhering to the bladder lining.

Echinacea

• Echinacea is an herbal remedy for bladder infections that works by improving the immune system and killing bacteria. It has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and is helpful for recurrent infections.

Horsetail

• Horsetail is frequently used in European medicine as a remedy for blood in the urine and urinary stones. It's a mild diuretic that works without depleting the body of electrolytes.

Other Herbs

• There are many other herbal remedies for bladder infections, some traditional and others approved by the scientific community. Some of these include corn silk, cramp bark, dandelion, marshmallow, goldenrod, and cranberry.