Herbal Treatments for Stress Urinary Incontinence

Stress Urinary Incontinence, the loss of small amounts of urine, is one type of incontinence. It is due to a weak pelvic floor muscle and generally experienced by women who have experienced childbirth or gone through menopause, although some men experience it as well. Athletes might also put increased pressure on the bladder during strenuous exercise, resulting in this condition. You can combine herbs such as Horsetail, traditional medicine and activities such as Kegel exercises to improve urinary tract function. Always consult your health professional before utilizing any herbal remedy.

How It Works

• Horsetail is available in capsule, tablet and liquid form. This herb contains silicic acid, which strengthens connective tissue, making it ideal as a remedy for problems with urinary leakage after sneezing, laughing or exercising.

What You Do

• Reducing caffeine in your diet can help alleviate stress urinary incontinence. Replace coffee or soda by purchasing and preparing a tea made with horsetail. Follow the instructions on the package. Consume two or three cups per day, between meals, to stimulate its effects. Horsetail can also be added to a sitz bath.

What You Can Expect

• Using as directed, you should get results within a few weeks, possibly as long as three months. Also consider using other herbs to address stress urinary incontinence issues, such as agrimony, cardamom, epimedium, and morinda.