Prostatitis Herbal Treatment

Prostatitis is a difficult disorder to treat. However, some say that herbal remedies are effective for treating the inflammatory and infectious agents that cause the condition.

Function

• Herbal remedies such as bilberry herbal tea work by preventing bacteria from attaching to the prostate gland and multiplying, according to the Herbs2000 website.

Benefits

• Catuaba tincture helps restore normal function of the prostate and is good for preventing recurring infections, according to the Herbs2000 website. It is important that you follow instructions carefully when using catuaba tincture.

Warning

• If you have diarrhea in addition to your prostatitis, avoid taking the herb Scutellaria. Otherwise, this herb is helpful in fighting infection, especially antibiotic resistant chlamydia, according to EnCognitive.com

History

• Many of the herbs used for treating prostatitis have been used in traditional Asian medicine for centuries.

Misconceptions

• Herbal supplements are not meant to be substitutes for conventional treatment like antibiotics. In most cases, herbal treatment will complement and amplify conventional medication.