Philippine Medicinal Plants

Cystitis, inflammation of the urinary bladder, usually from bacterial infection originating in the urethra, vagina, or, in more complicated cases, the kidneys. Cystitis may also be caused by irritation from crystalline deposits in the urine, or from any condition or urologic abnormality that interferes with normal bladder function.

Symptoms include painful or difficult urination, urinary urgency, and, in some cases, cloudy or bloody urine. Treatment is primarily with antibiotics, by drinking large amounts of fluids, or by acidifying the urine (for example, by drinking cranberry juice) to inhibit bacteria.

Water Treatments

1. Hot sitz for 20 – 30 minutes, 2 times a day.
2. Drink at least one glass of water every hour during waking time.

Herbal Medications

1. Sambong leaves poultice ( english: Elumea, Ngaicamphor )
   • Boil a cup of chopped fresh leaves in 2 glasses of water for 15 minutes.
     • Dosage:
       Adults: 1/2 cup, 3 times a day.
       Children: (2-6 yrs.) 2 tablespoons, 3 times a day.
       (7-12 yrs.) 1/4 cup, 3 times a day.
2. Pandan leaves poultice ( english: Fragrant screwpine )
   • Boil 1 cup of chopped fresh leaves in 2 glasses of water for 15 minutes.
     • Dosage:
       Adults: 1 cup, 3 times a day.
       Children: (2-6 yrs.) 1/4 cup, 3 times a day.
       (7-12 yrs.) 1/2 cup, 3 times a day.
3. Papaya leaves and green fruit
   • Boil 1 cup of chopped fresh leaves in 1 cup chopped green fruit in 4 glasses of water for 15 minutes.
     • Dosage:
       Adults: 1 cup, 3 times a day.
       Children: (2-6 yrs.) 1/4 cup, 3 times a day.
       (7-12 yrs.) 1/2 cup, 3 times a day.
4. Maize hair ( english: Corn)
   • Boil 2 cups of chopped fresh young hairs in 4 glasses of water for 15 minutes.
     • Dosage:
       Adults: 1 glass, 3 times a day.
       Children: (2-6 yrs.) 1/2 cup, 3 times a day.
       (7-12 yrs.) 1 cup, 3 times a day.

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