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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 Sophora Root (Ku Shen) help with urinary tract infection?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat urinary tract infection as can be seen on Sophora Root's page.
Sophora Roots is a Cold herb that tastes Bitter. It targets the Bladder, the Stomach, the Heart, the Large intestine and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Expels Damp-Heat. Scatters Wind and relieves itching.Promotes urination and expels Heat. Kills parasites. Applied externally for Damp-Heat.
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.
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 Chinese Pink Herb (Qu Mai) help with urinary tract infection?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat urinary tract infection as can be seen on Chinese Pink Herb's page.
Chinese Pink Herbs is a Cold herb that tastes Bitter. It targets the Bladder, the Heart and the Small intestine.
Its main actions are: Encourages urination and expels Damp-Heat. Dissolves Blood Stasis and assists blocked menstruation.
Why might Swallow-Wort Root (Bai Wei) help with urinary tract infection?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat urinary tract infection as can be seen on Swallow-Wort Root's page.
Swallow-Wort Roots is a Cold herb that tastes Bitter and Salty. It targets the Stomach, the Kidney and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Cools the Blood and expels Deficient Heat. Clears Heat in the Blood by encouraging urination. Detoxifies when used either internally or externally.
Other symptoms often associated with urinary tract infection
Carbuncles Sores Oliguria Eczema Urinary difficulties Jaundice Edema Scanty urination Low milk supply Amenorrhea