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In Chinese Medicine urinary tract infection can be treated by five herbs that we have on record. Here is the list below.
The five Chinese Medicinal herbs most likely to help treat urinary tract infection
Why might Water Plantain (Ze Xie) help with urinary tract infection?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat urinary tract infection as can be seen on Water Plantain's page.
Water Plantain is a Cold herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Bladder and the Kidney.
Its main actions are: Causes urination and removes Damp-Heat
Why might Stachyurus Stem Pith (Xiao Tong Cao) help with urinary tract infection?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat urinary tract infection as can be seen on Stachyurus Stem Pith's page.
Stachyurus Stem Piths is a Cold herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Stomach and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Removes heat, induces urination and promotes lactation.
Why might Plantain Seed (Che Qian Zi) help with urinary tract infection?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat urinary tract infection as can be seen on Plantain Seed's page.
Plantain Seeds is a Cool herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Kidney, the Liver, the Lung and the Small intestine.
Its main actions are: Encourages urination and clears Heat. Stops diarrhea by expelling water through urination. Brightens the eyes, used in combination either for Deficiency or Heat. Reduces inflammation of infections. Arrests cough and expectorates Phlegm.
Why might Cyathula Root (Chuan Niu Xi) help with urinary tract infection?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat urinary tract infection as can be seen on Cyathula Root's page.
Cyathula Roots is a Neutral herb that tastes Bitter and Sweet. It targets the Kidney and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Removes Blood Stagnation and unblocks menstruation. Improve joint pain. Promotes urination and treats dysuria.
Why might Common Rush (Deng Xin Cao) help with urinary tract infection?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat urinary tract infection as can be seen on Common Rush's page.
Common Rush is a Cold herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Heart, the Lung and the Small intestine.
Its main actions are: Diuretic, promotes urination. Clears urinary tract infections.
Other symptoms often associated with urinary tract infection
Carbuncles Sores Oliguria Eczema Jaundice Urinary difficulties Edema Scanty urination Amenorrhea Sore throat