Natural Remedies for Interstitial Cystitis
See also Urinary Tract Infection Remedies
Interstitial cystitis is a form of chronic cystitis or inflammation of the bladder. It affects mostly women from in their twenties to forties. There is a constant urge to urinate, as the bladder feels full all the time. As the bladder fills, the pain increases. The pain involved may be excruciation, keeping the sufferer from daily activities. Some natural health authorities feel it may be the result of emotional issues transferring into physical disease.
Diet is an important issue as caffeine and alcohol can aggravate the situation. It is wise to avoid tobacco, alcohol, coffee, black tea and sodas.
Ask your doctor about these natural supplements to support your body’s ability to better handle the symptoms. MSM, SamE, NAC (N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine), Lecithin, onions and garlic all contribute sulphur.
Natural Healing Protocol: Combining supplements will do more to support your body's ability to function properly than using just one. Use the following remedies for best results -- your ability to heal will depend on the severity and length of time your symptoms have been present.
Herbs for Interstitial Cystitis
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Herbal combinations:
Dave’s Digestive Formula – Celery seeds help urinary problems; other herbs are anti-inflammatory, besides digestive benefits.
Dave’s Kidney Formula – Herbs traditionally used to positively affect the urinary system.
Bladder Q – A great formula for inflammation and the urinary system.
Traditional Single Herbs:
Gotu Kola - circulation
Horsetail (Shave grass) - cystic irritations
Juniper Berries - anti-inflammatory
Marshmallow - soothes mucus membranes
Saw Palmetto Extract - for weak urinary systems
Cell Salts to Help Interstitial Cystitis
To make a cell salt solution, put up to 10 tablets of each cell salt in a 16- to 24-ounce bottle; fill with water and swirl to dissolve tablets. Sip throughout the day. Learn more about cell salts >
#2 Calc Phos 6X – urine increased with weak bladder, urine dark with strong odor
#4 Ferr Phos 6X – leakage, especially at night; frequent desire; urinates after every drink; irritation in neck of bladder
#5 Kali Mur 6X – dribbling and leaking urine; urine with mucus; often with diabetes
Interstitial Cystitis Homeopathic Remedies
Homeopathic remedies are non-toxic natural medicines safe for everyone including infants and pregnant or nursing women. You may use 6X, 30X, 6C or 30C potencies. Learn more about homeopathy >
Arsenicum album – Perfectionist housekeeper. Starts burning at urination, distended bladder, cloudy, pus, blood. Intense thirst. Anxious, restless, fears death.
Cantharis – Extremely painful, urging, drop by drop burning, hot scalding, intense, must go every 10 minutes. Dark urine. Fevers, flushed face.
Causticum – Caustic, raw, burning in urethra, can’t hold urine, leaking. Worse cold dry weather, after childbirth. Nerve paralysis. Passionate personality, concerned about justice. Thirsty. Frequent urination.
Mercurius corr – Burns by the drop with urging. Very similar to cantharis. Also associated with gastrointestinal problems.
Pulsatilla – A dependant personality. Fears abandonment. Urinary symptoms always changing. Weepy. Worse in hot stuffy rooms. Spasms after urination. Pain radiates to pelvis and thighs.
Thlapsi bursa pastoris – Uterine hemorrhages and urinary problems with possible kidney stones. Frequent urination and desire. Dark urine. Leaking and dribbling urine.
