The problem of urinary incontinence (enuresis) can occur at any age and is caused by various reasons. In this case, the muscles blocking the exit from the bladder, involuntarily contract, and uncontrolled urination occurs. This problem gives a person a lot of inconvenience, but you can get rid of it, including with the help of ordinary dill. In the article, we consider the useful properties of this plant and the features of its use for the treatment of enuresis.
Did you know? In ancient Greece, men gave their lovers bouquets consisting of dill stalks as a sign of their love and fidelity.
The healing and beneficial properties of dill
The green stems and umbrellas of this plant are often used in cooking for preparing a variety of dishes and canned preparations for the winter. But besides a pleasant aroma and fresh taste, this product has many useful and healing properties for the human body.
- Useful properties of dill:
- high content of vitamins and minerals (vitamins B and C, iron, phosphorus, calcium, etc.);
- improvement of the digestive system;
- normalization of blood pressure;
- strengthening the heart muscle;
- elimination of headaches and insomnia;
- diuretic effect.
Due to the listed properties, treatment with dill seeds is often used in folk medicine. Decoctions and infusions are prepared from them for the treatment of many diseases.
How to drink dill with urinary incontinence
Dill seeds are a good diuretic, but if used correctly, they can help fight urinary incontinence. Usually, a decoction and tincture from dill seeds are used to treat enuresis in adults. Means prepared according to a folk recipe help to completely empty the bladder during a trip to the toilet.
As a result of this, there is no residual urine in it, which means that it will not leak uncontrollably during physical effort. After the bladder is completely empty, it takes a long time to refill it. This gives the person the opportunity to not worry about involuntary urination for several hours.
Important! The course of treatment for enuresis with dill infusion can last up to 10 days.
Before preparing the infusion and decoction of dill seeds, it is recommended to dry them a little on a paper towel in a warm room for 2-3 hours. Let us consider in more detail how to brew a folk medicine for the treatment of enuresis from dill seeds, as well as the rules for its use.
Recipe and use of tincture
Type of dish: drink.
Cooking Duration: 15 minutes and 3 hours for insisting.
The complexity of the preparation: lung.
Nutritional value per 100 g: calories 39 kcal; proteins 2.4 g; fats 0 g; carbohydrates 6.4 g.
Ingredients (for making 1 cup of tincture): dill seeds: 1 tbsp. l .; water: 250 ml.
To prepare the tincture, you need:
- Pour water into the stewpan and put it on the stove, boil.
- Toss the dill seeds into the pan and pour boiling water over them.
- Cover the container and wrap it with a thick towel. Leave to insist for 2-3 hours.
- Before use, strain the resulting infusion through a sieve.
To treat enuresis, you need to drink the entire glass of tincture of dill seed at a time. You need to take this folk remedy 1 time per day, preferably in the morning. You can use this tincture to treat enuresis in children. In this case, the recommended single dose is 100 ml.Did you know? The ancient Romans used dill exclusively to decorate the home, considering its aroma as pleasant as the smell of roses.
Dill broth
Type of dish: drink.
Cooking Duration: 25 minutes
The complexity of the preparation: lung.
Nutritional value per 100 g: calories 39 kcal; proteins 2.4 g; fats 0 g; carbohydrates 6.4 g.
Ingredients (for making 1 cup of dill broth): dill seeds: 1 tbsp. l .; water: 200 ml.
To prepare a decoction of dill seeds, you need:
- Pour dill seeds into the stewpan and fill them with water.
- Put the container on the stove, bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat and continue to cook dill seeds for 15 minutes.
- Remove the stewpan from the stove. Leave the broth to cool at room temperature.
- Before use, strain the mixture through a sieve.
The presented tool can be used to treat urinary incontinence in adults or elderly men and women. Dill broth should be drunk half a glass once a day - in the evening or just before bedtime. The course of such treatment can last up to 7 days.Important! Every day it is recommended to prepare a fresh broth, since when you drink yesterday's drink, its effectiveness is greatly reduced.
Contraindications
Despite the fact that dill has a number of properties useful to the human body, in some cases it can be harmful. Therefore, before using plant seeds for the treatment of enuresis, you need to study the list of contraindications.
- Dill should not be consumed by people:
- suffering from a problem of low blood pressure;
- having a tendency to seizures;
- suffering from diseases of the kidneys or bladder;
- working in positions that involve interaction with moving mechanisms or require increased concentration of attention;
- at any stage of pregnancy in women.
Treatment Precautions
Treatment of enuresis using the listed folk recipes can give a good result. But at the same time, some precautions must be observed so as not to harm the body.
These include:
- mandatory consultation with a doctor before starting treatment;
- strict adherence to the proportions of ingredients and cooking instructions specified in the recipe;
- the use of folk and purchased medicines for enuresis only in the indicated dosages.
Useful tips for treating enuresis
You can be treated for enuresis with folk remedies or medications prescribed by your doctor.
But to achieve a good result, it is recommended that you also follow a few additional recommendations:
- empty the bladder every 2-3 hours;
- limit the amount of fluid consumed;
- exclude diuretic effects from the diet and add high fiber and magnesium ingredients;
- quit smoking;
- lose weight;
- Perform therapeutic exercises to strengthen the muscles responsible for the retention of urine.
The problem of enuresis often occurs in preschool children, especially at night. In this case, you need to consult a doctor to find out the causes of involuntary urination.
The following actions will also help fix the problem:
- give the child 1 tsp. honey at bedtime for better fluid retention in the body;
- limit the amount of fluid in the evening and before bedtime;
- provide moral support to the child.
Everyone can face the problem of urinary incontinence, and this problem cannot be ignored. After consulting with a doctor, as a supplement to the course of treatment prescribed by him, folk remedies from dill can also be used. If you cook and take them according to all the recommendations described above, then you can completely eliminate the problem of enuresis.
