How to Use Herbs After Prostate Surgery

Urinary incontinence is the most common side effect following prostate surgery. The best herbs for this condition are horsetail, and nettles. Horsetail is high in silica, which will help regenerate the bladder's connective tissue, weakened during surgery. Nettle leaf provides a wide array of vitamins, and minerals. It is also anti-inflammatory, and diuretic. By taking a daily infusion, it will keep the bladder flushed. The root along with saw palmetto is used to prevent the prostate gland from enlarging, serving as an effective preventative measure for cancer re-occurrence. Additionally, one may support the recovery process with exercise and a fiber rich, caffeine free diet.

Things You'll Need

• For a one-month supply:
• 1 quart glass jar with lid
• Filtered water
• Kettle
• Strainer
• 2 lbs organic nettle leaves
• 2 oz organic horsetail tincture
• 1 bottle of nettle root capsules
• 1 bottle of saw palmetto capsules
• Compost bin (optional)

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Instructions

• 1

  Fill kettle with filtered water, and bring to a boil.

• 2

  Place 1 oz organic nettle leaf in glass jar and fill with boiling water. Stir softly to get air bubbles out of plant material, and add more water until full. Close jar with tight lid, and let stand for a minimum of four hours or overnight.

• 3

  Strain nettles, and dispose of herb in a compost bin (optional), otherwise toss in normal trash bin. Drink infusion throughout day.

• 4

  Place 10-12 drops of horsetail tincture into a glass of filtered water in the morning. Stir well, and drink quickly.

• 5

  Follow dosage indicated on bottle for both nettle root and saw palmetto capsules, and take with tinctured water.

• 6

  Repeat steps for a period of three months, monitoring all improvements.