The treatment of cystitis with dill is practiced not only by traditional medicine, but also traditional. On the benefits of dill seeds during an exacerbation of cystitis, contraindications and methods of using the product, read below.
Causes of Cystitis
Cystitis is an inflammatory process localized in the membranes of the bladder. This process can develop as a result of infection with viral, bacterial infections. Most often, the disease is observed in women. This is due to their physiological structure.
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Causes of bladder inflammation:
- reaction to drugs (antibiotics or hormones);
- hypothermia;
- a decrease in the activity of the immune system, accompanied by an active stage of herpes, adenovirus, cytomegalovirus, influenza and parainfluenza;
- illegible sexual intercourse;
- urinary neurosis;
- urinary catheterization;
- non-compliance with urinary tract hygiene;
- diabetes;
- kidney disease
- septic processes in the body with simultaneous inflammation of the lymph nodes;
- candidiasis;
- schistosomiasis is a rarity in our latitudes, develops when infected with trematodes while swimming in the tropics polluted by water;
- irradiation of the pelvis in the treatment of cancerous tumors;
- pelvic and genital injuries;
- violation of metabolic processes in the body.
The benefits of cystitis
- The use of seeds for cystitis has a beneficial effect on the whole body and allows you to:
- reduce inflammation;
- eliminate a painful spasm of the walls of the urea, which helps to get rid of frequent urination;
- restore the natural microflora of the mucous membranes;
- improve metabolic processes in the body;
- increase the ability of cells to regenerate;
- relieve swelling;
- accelerate the elimination of toxins from the body due to the diuretic effect.
Contraindications
The drug does not have any special contraindications, with the exception of individual intolerance to the product. Do not exceed the dosage indicated in the recipe, as this can lead to allergic reactions.
Important! Dill seeds in the treatment of cystitis are an additional tool in the complex therapy. As an independent medicine, they are not used.
How to cook and take: recipes
In order for the treatment to have a beneficial effect, it is necessary to properly prepare the raw materials and choose the right recipe. Before starting therapy, it is better to coordinate all these points with your doctor. Raw materials can be purchased at the pharmacy or collected independently. With independent preparation of raw materials, its collection is carried out in the morning. Seeds are dried in the sun and stored in cardboard boxes in dark, dry places.
Dill seeds can be used in the form of:
- decoctions;
- infusions;
- as part of a comprehensive herbal collection;
- sitz baths.
Decoction
To prepare a decoction you will need:
- 1 tsp dill seed;
- 200 ml of boiling water.
The sequence of actions:
- Grind the seeds with a coffee grinder or pestle in a mortar to a powder state.
- Put the powder in a clean cup and pour 200 ml of boiling water.
- Cover the container with a lid and leave for 10 hours.
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For the second version of the decoction, not only seeds will be required, but also stems with leaves. The broth is prepared at the rate of 3 tbsp. crushed raw materials per 1 liter of boiling water.
The sequence of preparation of the broth:
- Place the raw materials in an enameled bowl and pour boiling water.
- Set the container in a water bath for 20 minutes.
- Strain the resulting liquid.
Such a decoction is taken 3 times a day, 50 ml each. The course of treatment is 10-14 days. Decoctions can be used not only inside, but also for douching. For the procedure, the product must be heated to a temperature of + 36 ° C in a steam bath.
Infusion
To prepare the infusion you will need:
- not chopped dill seeds - 300 g;
- quality vodka - 0.5 l.
Cooking sequence:
- Put the raw materials in a glass container.
- Pour vodka at room temperature (+ 20 ... + 25 ° C).
- Insist 7 days.
Important! Infusions are used in the presence of a serious infection, if antibiotic use is not expected as part of a comprehensive treatment.
Collection of herbs and dill seeds
Dill seed can be added to a complex herbal composition. All ingredients are mixed in equal proportions at the rate of 1 tbsp. raw materials per 1 liter of water.
The collection includes:
- milk thistle seeds;
- chamomile;
- elecampane root;
- Dill seeds.
Cooking sequence:
- Place the crushed raw materials in a heat-resistant dish and pour boiling water.
- Set the dishes in a water bath and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Put the container with the broth in a dark place and insist under the lid for 2 hours.
- Strain the broth.
Sitz baths
For sitz baths, you can apply any of the above decoctions in undiluted form. For each procedure, an average of 3-5 liters of working broth is required. The temperature of the liquid for bathing is not higher than +38 ... + 39 ° С.
The liquid must be poured into a basin that is suitable in size, and sit in it. The duration of the procedure is 25 minutes. After this, it is necessary to wipe dry, put on warm linen and lie down for at least 1 hour. It is best to complete this procedure before going to bed.
Important! Warming up is permissible only in cases where cystitis is not provoked by infection, since pathological microorganisms begin to rapidly increase their numbers under the influence of temperatures. Before carrying out the procedures, be sure to pass an analysis on the microflora.
As an auxiliary treatment for the inflammatory process in the urea, dill seeds are best suited. Their use can be combined with any medications. Before starting treatment, consult your doctor.
