Sitz baths are an excellent home option for urinary tract infections, as they not only help fight the infection, but also provide quick relief from symptoms, such as itching, pain and burning when urinating.
Sitz baths for urinary infections with sandalwood or vinegar help to have a faster recovery and alleviate symptoms, especially when a medicinal plant is added, such as chamomile, as a complement to medical treatment.
However, in cases where the symptoms of urinary tract infection are very intense and do not improve over time, it is essential that the doctor be consulted so that the use of medication to combat the infection can be indicated.
1. Sandalwood sitz bath
Sandalwood is an excellent homemade solution to help combat urinary infections, as in addition to helping to alleviate discomfort in the pelvic area, it also fights infection, due to its calming and antimicrobial properties. Sandalwood is widely used to combat urinary system problems.
Ingredients:
- 10 drops of sandalwood essential oil;
- 2 liters of warm water.
Preparation mode:
Mix the essential oil in warm water and sit naked in this basin for approximately 20 minutes. This procedure must be repeated daily until the symptoms of the infection subside.
Additionally, it is important to drink around 2 liters of water or unsweetened tea to increase urine production, which helps eliminate the microorganisms that cause the disease.
2. Sitz bath with Epsom salts
One of the most important properties of Epsom salts is their ability to relieve inflammation, making them a great option for relieving itching and discomfort caused by infection. Furthermore, these salts also have a slight antimicrobial action that can help eliminate urinary tract infections faster.
Ingredients:
- 1 basin with warm water;
- 1 cup of Epsom salts.
Preparation mode:
Place the cup in warm water and mix until the salts are completely dissolved. Then, sit inside the basin, keeping the genital region in the water for 15 to 20 minutes. Repeat this process 2 to 3 times a day.
In some people, this sitz bath can cause worsening of symptoms by also eliminating good bacteria from the skin. Therefore, if symptoms worsen, the sitz bath should be stopped.
3. Chamomile sitz bath
This is one of the simplest sitz baths, but with excellent results, especially in relieving the symptoms of urinary tract infections. This happens because chamomile is a medicinal plant with great calming action.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons of chamomile flowers;
- 1 liter of water.
Preparation mode:
Put the ingredients to boil for approximately 5 minutes and then turn off the heat. Let it cool and transfer the tea to a bowl that you can sit in. Finally, you must sit inside the basin and remain there for 20 minutes after bathing.
4. Vinegar sitz bath
Vinegar is capable of promoting changes in the pH of the intimate region, reducing the ability of bacteria to adhere to the urethra and bladder, helping to eliminate them more quickly.
Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons of vinegar;
- 2 liters of warm water.
Preparation mode:
Fill a basin with warm water and add the vinegar. Sit in the basin and leave the intimate area in contact with the solution for 20 minutes. Do this sitz bath daily until the infection improves.
Another form of effective natural treatment in case of urinary tract infection is to consume a handful of cranberries daily as it prevents microorganisms from entering the urethra.
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Bibliography
- SRIVASTAVA, PL; et al. Functional Characterization of Novel Sesquiterpene Synthases from Indian Sandalwood, Santalum album. Sci Rep. 5. 10095; 1-12, 2015
- RANI, A.; et al. Molecular regulation of santalol biosynthesis in Santalum album L. Gene. 527. 2; 642-8, 2013
