3 Sitz Baths For Cystitis And Urinary Tract Infection

Sitz baths are an excellent home option for urinary tract infection, because besides helping to fight infections, they also cause a quick relief of symptoms.

Although a warm water sitz bath helps to reduce symptoms, when we add a medicinal plant, it is possible to attack the infection locally, helping faster recovery. 

Although these sitz baths are scientifically proven against urinary tract infection, they should not replace the treatment prescribed by the doctor, serving only as a complement.

1. Sitz bath with sandalwood

3 Sitz baths for cystitis and urinary tract infection

Sandalwood is an excellent home solution to help fight urinary tract infection, besides helping to relieve discomfort in the pelvic area, it also fights infection, due to its soothing and antimicrobial properties. Sandalwood is widely used to combat urinary system problems.

Ingredients:

  • 10 drops of sandalwood essential oil;
  • 2 liters of warm water.

    • How to prepare:

    Mix the essential oil in warm water and sit in a basin for approximately 20 minutes. This procedure should be repeated daily until the symptoms of the infection subside.

    In addition, it is important to drink about 2 liters of water or unsweetened tea to increase urine production, which will help eliminate the disease-causing microorganisms.

    2. Sitz bath with Epsom salts

    One of the most important properties of Epsom salt or fig salt, is the ability to relieve inflammation, being an optimal choice to relieve itching or discomfort caused by infection. In addition, these salts also possess a mild antimicrobial action, which can help eliminate urinary tract infection faster.

    Ingredients:

  • 1 basin of warm water;
  • 1 cup of Epsom salts.

    • How to prepare:

    Place warm water in a cup and mix with the salts until completely dissolved. Then, sit in a basin, keeping the genital region in the water for 15 to 20 minutes. Repeat this process 2 to 3 times a day.

    In some people, this sitz bath may worsen symptoms by killing the good bacteria on the skin. Therefore, in case a worsening of symptoms is identified, the sitz bath should be discontinued.

    See other benefits of Epsom salts.

    3. Chamomile sitz bath

    This is one of the simplest sitz baths, but with excellent results, especially in relieving the symptoms of urinary tract infection. This is because chamomile is a medicinal plant with optimal soothing action.

    Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons chamomile;
  • 1 liter of water.

    • How to prepare:

    Boil the ingredients for about 5 minutes and then turn off the heat. Let cool and add the tea in a basin suitable for making the sitz bath. Stay for 20 minutes after the bath.

    Another form of effective natural treatment in case of urinary tract infection, is to consume a handful of cranberries daily, as it prevents the entry of microorganisms into the urethra. Learn other tips like this in the following video:

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