Prostatitis is one of the most common diseases of the male reproductive system. To get rid of it requires accurate diagnosis and a developed plan for therapy, which can only carry out a qualified specialist. Effective concomitant treatment is folk remedies. For example, garlic is often used for prostatitis.
Inflammation of the prostate can not be treated alone. The provoking factor is often an infection that penetrates the prostate gland. Prolonged abstinence causes stagnation of the prostate secretion. Thus, infectious agents become more active.
The course of inflammation of the prostate gland can be acute and chronic. To date, every third man over 20 years old has prostatitis.
Useful properties of garlic
Garlic from prostatitis is widely used in phytotherapy. Its composition is characterized by a high content of useful elements:
- Vitamins B, C, PP;
- Iodine;
- Ascorbic acid;
- Essential Oil;
- Proteins, fats, carotene, fiber;
- Germanium, selenium, sulfur;
- Glucose, fructose, carbohydrates, polysaccharides;
- Phytoncides;
- Allicin, adonisite.
In addition, the rich composition of garlic stimulates the circulatory process in the organs of the small pelvis, and also prevents thrombus formation.
Garlic has such useful properties:
- Antimicrobial, antibiotic action;
- Has a powerful antiviral effect, strengthens the immune system;
- Excellent immunomodulator. Activates the immune system at the cellular level - it is very important in the treatment of prostatitis;
- Antitumor effect. Even an action against cancer has been clinically confirmed.
Regular use of garlic has a good effect on male potency, and also stimulates the rejuvenation of the body.
Ways of using
To treat prostatitis in the home, use garlic. It is used both in fresh condition, and in the form of tinctures and other beneficial mixtures. For example, it is advisable to use such tinctures:
- I method. Large, peeled 4 cloves of garlic must be crushed, crushed. He must start the juice. Mix the mixture with 600 ml of boiling water. Infuse 12 hours. It is advised to take 50-100 ml in the morning and in the evening for a month;
- II way.400 g of refined, not ground garlic, pour 500 ml of alcohol. Infuse 3 weeks in a dark place. Use 2 times a day for 20 drops.
Fresh garlic is advised to eat in small amounts( 2 teeth) at lunch. Neutralize the smell with a lemon.
There are several types of mixtures differing in their effective action:
- 20 large teeth to grind and mix with 20 teaspoons of sugar. Add a small amount of water to put on a weak fire. Bring to a boil, cool, drain. Eat 1 tablespoon 4 times a day;
- 5 heads of garlic, 5 lemons. Grind in a blender. Add 500 ml of honey. Insist for two weeks. Use 1.5 tablespoon 3 times a day.
Steam bath
The essential oils of garlic are known for their medicinal properties. Their direct influence on the pelvic organs can be called the old method. To do this, you will need: a large metal container, a dry red brick, several boards and garlic.
Put boards on the bottom of the tank. From above put the heated bricks. The brick must not be hot, but when it hits the water, you should hear a characteristic hiss. On the hot bricks sprinkle the sliced garlic. Then put a pair of boards on the container for comfortable sitting. To sit on such a construction you need to turn a blanket. After the procedure, go to bed before the normal temperature of the body.
Steam baths should be held for several minutes( no more than 5 minutes).Its effect becomes apparent after 3-4 procedures.
Efficiency of
It is known that in the treatment of inflammation of the prostate gland garlic is quite effective. However, its use alone is not enough. To exclude pathology, it is necessary to follow all the recommendations of a specialist, as well as maintain a healthy lifestyle.
In the event that a 3-4-week period of treatment of the disease by traditional medicine has not yielded results, then a doctor is required immediately. The delayed therapy can provoke the deterioration of the clinic and the occurrence of complications.
Garlic is successfully combined with traditional medicines against prostatitis. In this case, a greater efficiency is noticed when a garlic is combined with lemon, honey, sugar, alcohol or white turnips. Often, garlic therapy is advised to continue until complete relief from the disease - for about 6 months.
Contraindications
Treatment of prostatitis with garlic can be introduced only in the absence of diseases that exclude its use. Among such pathologies are:
- Hepatitis;
- Gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer;
- Epilepsy;
- Diseases of the kidney;
- Asthma;
- Skin Infectious Diseases.
Even in the absence of these pathological processes, a doctor's consultation is required before using traditional methods of treatment. Only a specialist will be able to determine individually the adequacy of the prescription for preparation and dosage, and also whether one or another method of treatment can be used.
The causes of prostatitis
The main causes of prostatitis in men include:
- Urethritis;
- Chronic constipation;
- Weak immune system;
- Hormonal failure;
- Subcooling;
- Pyelonephritis;
- Random sex life.
The acute form resembles a common viral infection:
- High fever;
- Severe;
- Chills.
In addition, the disease has additional symptoms: pain in the lower back, possibly in the lower abdomen. For pathology is characterized by frequent urination, pain in the genitals. Such signs can not be left without attention.
Chronic prostatitis does not have such vivid symptoms. It is believed that the most common cause of its occurrence is the long absence of sexual intercourse. Men who have inflammation of the prostate gland are less hardy. They quickly become tired, more prone to irritability, depression.
Prevention
Often the cause of the inflammatory process of the prostate is such bacteria:
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa;
- Staphylococcus aureus;
- Intestinal;
- Proteus;
- Enterococcus;
- Klebsiella, serration.
Garlic, containing phytoncids, has an overwhelming effect on these bacteria, relieving the patient of an infectious disease.
A sedentary image, prolonged abstinence, atherosclerotic vascular lesions, constipation can cause the development of pathology of the circulation of the pelvic organs and, accordingly, prostatitis. The use of garlic helps to cleanse the body of cholesterol, blood vessels from plaques.
For prevention purposes it is important to follow certain recommendations:
- Doing sports;
- Do not sit on a cold surface;
- Maintain an active sex life;
- At least once a year to visit a specialist;
- Do not abuse spicy or fried.
Such simple actions will help to minimize the risk of prostatitis.
