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Natural Cures for Kidney Infections

Kidney infections can occur when cystitis, a bladder infection, progresses and is left untreated. The infection can pass from the bladder to the kidneys and can cause the onset of pyelonephritis. You may not experience any symptoms with a kidney infection, and other times the infection might be accompanied by lower back pain, burning urination, clouded urine and/or blood in the urine. Consult a doctor if the latter occurs, but there are also some natural remedies that you can try for dealing with the condition.

  1. Echinacea

    • Echinacea is an herb that stimulates the immune system; the herb is not toxic and has anti-bacterial as well as antiviral agents. This herb is useful for chronic infections, and may improve respiratory and urinary tract infections. It has a spicy flavor, and can be consumed as a tea one to three times daily for a period of 10 days. Brew 1 to 2 grams of dried echinacea root in a cup of hot water for 15 minutes in order to consume the treatment as a beverage. You can also consume 300 milligrams of echinacea in capsule form per day for 10 days. Echinacea is not recommended for long-term use in individuals that have a compromised immune system, as it can further weaken immunological functioning. Individuals with AIDS or other immunological disorders should refrain from using echinacea as a form of at-home treatment.

    Knotweed

    • Knotweed is a natural diuretic. This herb contains tannins that work as a natural astringent for the treatment of hemorrhages and diarrhea. The diuretic properties in knotweed help to flush out the urinary tract, bladder and kidneys. Knotweed can also help to regulate urine output. Consume this bitter flavored herb in tincture form by diluting two to three droppers full of the tincture in a cup of water. The mix should be consumed two to three times each day for optimal results. Do not use knotweed if you have any kind of hormone deficiency or metabolic deficiencies, as knotweed consumption can intensify the severity of the condition.

    Pipsissewa

    • Pipsissewa is an herbal remedy that is considered a urinary antiseptic. This herb is an ideal treatment for infections of the bladder or for a weakened bladder. Pipsissewa is commonly used to treat swollen glands, chronic rheumatism, nephritis and arthritis. Pipsissewa contains a compound known as a phenolic compound, which gives it antiseptic properties. This herb has a bitter flavor and can be consumed at a dosage of two to five droppers full per day diluted in a cup of water.

    Usnea

    • Usnea is an herbal treatment that naturally works as an immune system regulator and a urinary antiseptic. This herb is a lichen, which offers natural antibiotic agents when consumed. It is used to treat streptococcal infections, staph infections and pneumatic infections, and works equally well for respiratory conditions and infections of the urinary tract. This herb has a bitter flavor and can be consumed in a tincture form at a dosage of one to two droppers full diluted in a cup of water two to three times per day to alleviate kidney infections.

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