Herbal Recipes for Cystitis #1
Ingredients:
BEARBERRY Dried leaves, coarsely powdered 1-2 tea spoon
Water 1 cup
Preparation Method:
Pour the water over the powdered leaves, cover the vessel and leave for 6-12 hours. Do not heat or boil the leaves as this will make them bitter and destroy their efficacy. Strain the liquid and drink it cold.
Preparation time: 6-12 hours.
Dosage: 1 cup, twice a day.
Caution: During the course of this treatment, the urine may turn a sharp green colour - a harmless side effect. Long-term use of this tea is not recommended as its high tannin content may result in constipation and an upset stomach.
Herbal Teas for Cystitis #2
Ingredients:
BIRCH Fresh/dried leaves, crushed 1 tea spoon
Boiling water 1 cup
Preparation Method:
Drop the birch leaves into the water, cover and let the leaves steep in the water for 5-10 minutes. Strain the infusion, discard the leaves and drink the watery extract.
Preparation time: 5-10 minutes.
Dosage:1 cup, 3 times a day.
Herbal Tea Recipes for Cystitis #3
Ingredients:
JUNIPER Berries, lightly crushed 1 tea spoon
Boiling water 1 cup
Preparation Method:
Soak the berries in the boiling water for 20 minutes, taking care to keep the vessel covered. Then strain, discard the berries and drink the liquid morning and evening.
Preparation time: 20 minutes.
Dosage:1 cup, twice a day.
Caution: Not Recommended for pregnant women and those suffering from inflammation of the kidneys.
