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Herb for Excessive Urination

Excessive urination is the result of an overactive bladder, and can include frequent urination, incontinence and urgency. An enlarged prostate is a common cause frequent urination. Herbal treatments may help ease this condition.

  1. Incontinence

    • Incontinence is a loss of bladder control. According to The Natural Bladder, herbs that can help with this problem include alpinia oxyphylla (related to ginger), cornus officinalis (Asiatic dogwod) and panax ginseng.

    Frequency

    • Herbs that can help control frequent urination include alpinia oxyphylla, schisandra chinensis and panax ginseng.

    Muscle Spasms

    • Spasms of the bladder muscles contribute to frequent urination. According to The Natural Bladder, there are several herbs that can help relax your bladder muscles, including panax ginseng, valeriana officinalis (valerian) and passiflora incarnata.

    Enlarged Prostate

    • Enlarged prostate can cause frequent or difficult urination. The Herbal Resource indicates that some herbs can help ease these symptoms, including saw palmetto, pygeum (an evergreen tree) and stinging nettle.

    Considerations

    • Excessive urination may be caused by an underlying condition, according to the Mayo Clinic. You should seek the advice of your physician prior to attempting any herbal treatments. Your condition may require more conventional medical treatment.

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