Cystitis remedies

Marshmallow, usually in combination with other remedies, is taken internally for coughs, colds and bronchitis. Its diuretic and emollient qualities adapt it to urinary complaints and, as there is no astringent action (indeed, there appears to be some relaxing effect) it is particularly suitable in the treatment of nephritis, cystitis and gravel. 

You should also suggest that after this bout has cleared she ensures she drinks plenty of water and tries to urinate at least once every 3 hours as woman who often hold their urine for long periods of time tend to have more urinary infections. It is important to try to empty the bladder fully and this is best achieved by sitting back on the toilet rather than leaning forward in a reading position. Advise her to see her doctor if the cystitis does not clear up with the over-the-counter remedy. 

Commercial products can be recommended by homoeopaths or self-selected by patients for well-recognised conditions even though this might not be approved of by classical homoeopaths. Popular remedies would include Arnica for bruises. Thuja for verrucas and warts. Calcium Carbonate for rheumatism. Sulphur for indigestion. Belladonna for headache, Pulsatilla for cystitis and Bryonia for constipation. 

Traditional use This species is gathered in autumn or early spring. An infusion or decoction of the underground parts is used to treat cystitis, diabetes, jaundice, respiratory catarrh, bone tuberculosis, rheumatism, and hemorrhoids, and is used as a vermifuge, hemostatic for uterine bleeding, and to improve the appetite. An infusion of the leaves is drunk as an antiinflammatory and astringent remedy (Khodzhimatov 1989). 

IVaditional use Fresh fruits, infusion of the dried fruits, syrup or jam, or taken with tea, are widely used to quench the thirst, as a tonic, diaphoretic, diuretic, laxative, and sedative, as a remedy to increase the appetite, and to treat chronic gastritis and enterocolitis, stomach and duodenum ulcers, hver diseases, the flu, sore throats, pneumonia, stomatitis, dysentery, typhoid and fever. Water extracts, infusions or tea of the leaves and roots, is commonly used to treat stomach ulcers, chronic gastritis, and kidney stones (Nuraliev 1989). A decoction of the fruits, leaves, and branches is taken to treat cystitis, pyelitis, bronchitis, diabetes, urinary incontinence, eczema, vitiligo, psoriasis, fungal skin diseases, hair loss, and dnring menopanse (Knrochkin 1998). 

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