Urinary
Bladder and Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
Burning when you urinate, needing to go often, or cloudy urine, often from a bladder infection. See a doctor for fever, back or side pain, blood in the urine, symptoms in a man or child, during pregnancy, or if symptoms don't improve in a few days.
6 herbs
Each note says whether the link comes from traditional use or research, and what the research found.
Bamboo LeafLophatherum gracileTraditionally used for painful urination. Not tested in trials.
CranberryVaccinium macrocarponA 2023 Cochrane review found cranberry products probably lower the risk of repeated UTIs in women, children and after procedures. It isn't a treatment for an existing UTI.
GoldenrodSolidago virgaureaRecognised in Europe as a traditional remedy to increase urine flow alongside treatment for minor urinary complaints. Based on long use, not trials.
HorseradishArmoracia rusticanaA trial paid for by the maker found a nasturtium and horseradish medicine reduced repeat bladder infections in women.
LovageLevisticum officinaleAn EU traditional herbal medicine to flush the urinary tract in minor urinary complaints. See a doctor if you have fever, painful urination or blood in the urine.
Uva UrsiArctostaphylos uva-ursiRecognised in Europe as a traditional remedy for mild, repeated bladder infections in adult women, for no more than 1 week.