Celery Seed for a Bladder Infection

Bladder infections are a common concern among women in particular. Although men do get bladder infections, women are more prone to bladder infections because women have shorter urethras, and bacteria have a shorter distance to travel from the outside of the body to the bladder. Bladder infections can be treated with prescription medication but can also be treated naturally with celery seed.

Symptoms

• Symptoms of bladder infections include frequent urination, pain and burning during urination, and in some cases blood in the urine. More severe cases of bladder infections include symptoms such as fever, chills and nausea.

Description

• Celery seed is a member of the parsley family. The plant grows up to two to three feet tall. The small, brown seeds come from the flowers of the plant.

Nutrition

• Celery seeds have many nutritional attributes including amino acids, zinc and iron. They also contain flavonoids, coumarins and linoleic acid and help reduce inflammation.

Antiseptic and Diuretic

• Due to its antiseptic and diuretic qualities, celery seed is believed to be effective in treating bladder infections.

Animal Studies

• Studies conducted on animals have shown the positive impact of celery seeds. However, there have been no studies on humans that prove the health benefits of celery seeds.