Dill for cystitis: seeds, decoctions, infusions

One of the most common folk remedies is dill. It is used simply for rejuvenation, cleansing and healing of the body, as well as for the treatment of diseases of the respiratory, digestive and genitourinary systems.

Dill is a plant of the Apiaceae family, characterized by a hollow, erect, branched stem 40-120 cm long with an aromatic odor. Dill is used as a remedy for indigestion [ 1 ] and flatulence, and is also reported to be a stimulant of milk secretion and a glucose [2 ] and cholesterol lowering agent. [ 3 ] In addition, it is used as an anticonvulsant, antiemetic, anticonvulsant (in children). Dill seeds increase appetite. [ 4 ]

Dill is very often used for cystitis. In mild cases, the greens are used as an independent treatment, and in acute cases of the disease, dill is used as an effective supplement to the main treatment.

Dill goes well with almost any medication, but before starting therapy, you should definitely consult a doctor.

Can you drink dill if you have cystitis?

Dill was used to treat cystitis even several centuries ago. It is still used today, as the effectiveness of this simple remedy has been tested by more than one generation.

Cystitis is an inflammatory lesion of the inner walls of the bladder, which is most often of bacterial or fungal origin. The development of inflammation is directly associated with a weakened immune system, and sometimes with the direct entry of pathogenic microorganisms into the urinary system.

Few people know that the aromatic plant dill is not just an additive to soups and salads. It is a real treasure trove of mineral salts and acids, flavonoids, vitamins: such a composition makes an ordinary seasoning invaluable in terms of treatment and prevention of many diseases.

Dill greens and seeds have long been used in folk medicine:

• to stimulate lactation in women;
• for the treatment of intestinal diseases;
• to normalize blood pressure;
• for bronchitis;
• for colic and flatulence;
• to stimulate immunity, improve metabolism;
• for cystitis and kidney diseases.

Dill has strong diuretic, antibacterial (broad spectrum action against S. aureus, E. coli, P. aeruginosa, S. typhimurium, Shigella flexneri and Salmonella typhii), [ 5 ] choleretic, expectorant, sedative, antioxidant properties, it improves appetite and prevents smooth muscle spasms. The study showed that the hydroalcoholic extract of dill seeds causes a significant reduction in inflammation and pain. [ 6 ] The use of dill for cystitis is quite justified, and those who have tried to treat this plant recommend using it at the first signs of the disease.

The main part (90%) of dill fruits consists of d-carvone, d-limonene (has chemopreventive and chemotherapeutic effects) [ 7 ] and α-phellandrene. The rest include: dillanoside, kaempferol and 3-glucuronide compound, vicenin, myristicin and other flavonoids, phenolic acids, proteins and fats. [ 8 ]

Treatment of cystitis with dill

Dill helps to alleviate the symptoms of cystitis caused by the following factors:

• hypothermia;
• allergic processes;
• weakened immunity due to viral, fungal and bacterial infections;
• sexually transmitted infections;
• medical procedures (eg, catheterization);
• insufficient hygiene of the genitals;
• diseases of the endocrine system and metabolism;
• general intoxications, injuries.

Treatment of cystitis with dill is not recommended if the patient suffers from hypersensitivity to this plant. In addition, it is undesirable to exceed the dosage indicated in the recipes, as this can cause negative reactions from the body.

It is also important to understand this point: dill is a fairly strong and useful remedy that cleanses the urinary tract and helps slow down the inflammatory process. But greens are unlikely to cope with acute cystitis "alone", so it is necessary to include dill in a complex treatment.

Dill seeds for cystitis

Dill seeds have a positive and multifaceted effect on the body:

• stop the development of the inflammatory reaction;
• relieve painful spasms of the bladder, which allows you to quickly get rid of frequent urges;
• restore the mucous tissues of the urinary system;
• improve the course of metabolic processes;
• increase the regenerative properties of cells;
• eliminate swelling;
• have a diuretic effect and accelerate the removal of toxic substances from the body.

Dill seeds are a strong, but at the same time gentle remedy for cystitis. It is usually used as an additional remedy in combination with complex drug treatment. Dill is not used alone for cystitis, except for disease prevention.

How to brew dill for cystitis?

The classic recipe for using dill for cystitis involves using one tablespoon of plant seeds and 250 ml of boiling water. The ingredients are mixed and kept on low heat for no more than ten minutes. Then the decoction is left until it cools completely, filtered. The resulting medicine is drunk in equal volumes throughout the day. The treatment is repeated until the painful symptoms disappear completely, plus another 2-3 days.

This is the classic version of the recipe, however, other methods of preparing the medicinal drink are not excluded, including in the form of infusions.

Recipes with dill for cystitis

Dill is part of a whole arsenal of folk remedies for cystitis. We offer you some of them:

• Prepare a dill tincture based on 300 g of whole seeds and 500 ml of vodka. Dill seeds are poured into a glass container, filled with vodka, infused for a week, and stirred periodically. Once the process is complete, the medicine is filtered. Drink the tincture for cystitis 1 tbsp. half an hour before meals, three times a day, with a glass of water. The duration of the treatment course is 10 days.
• Prepare a herbal infusion: take all ingredients in equal parts, and prepare the potion at the rate of 1 tbsp. of the mixture per 1 liter of water. The composition of the ingredients is as follows: milk thistle seed, chamomile flowers, elecampane rhizome, dill seed. Pour boiling water over the raw materials, simmer for 20 minutes in a water bath, remove from heat and leave for another 1.5-2 hours. Filter. Take 500 ml of the product per day, dividing them into 3-5 doses. Duration of treatment is 10 days. Dill decoction for cystitis is also used externally, for washing the genitals.
• Dill helps well with cystitis if you make sitz baths from it. For the procedure, you can use a decoction or infusion made according to any of the recipes specified in the article. For the bath, use 3-5 liters of fresh warm solution, which is poured into a basin and sit in it for about 20-25 minutes. Then get up, wipe yourself with a towel, put on dry clothes and rest for about an hour. It is optimal to carry out the treatment in the evening, so that after the procedure you can go to bed.

Dill decoction for cystitis

The decoction can be prepared in different ways, and one of the most popular recipes is considered to be the following:

1. Grind the dill seeds in a mortar or coffee grinder (30 g of seeds is enough).
2. Pour in 250 ml of hot water.
3. Bring to a boil and simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes.
4. Remove from heat, cover with a lid and leave to cool.
5. They filter.

The medicine with dill is taken in equal portions every 8 hours.

Cystitis is a serious disease that must be treated promptly and competently to prevent complications. Since the use of dill is essentially self-medication, it is important to consult a doctor in the acute stage of the disease: it may be necessary to conduct complex therapy.

Dill infusion for cystitis

The preparation of the infusion can be divided into several stages:

1. Wash the greens or dill seeds and dry them with a napkin. If you use seeds, take 5 g, and if you use greens or umbrellas, take 10 g.
2. Pour 250 ml of boiling water over the prepared raw materials.
3. Infuse the potion under a lid until it cools (about 1 hour).
4. I filter the infusion.
5. Take the resulting volume of the product in equal portions three times a day, between meals.

How to drink dill for cystitis?

As we have already said, dill has a lot of useful properties. How to drink the medicinal potion correctly? First of all, you need to pay attention to the following rules.

• To prepare an infusion or decoction, you need to take at least 1 teaspoon of raw material per 200-250 ml of water, but no more than 2-3 teaspoons per glass. For treating children, you should stick to a smaller dosage option.
• The remedy must be infused for at least an hour.
• It is essential to filter the product, especially if you brewed the seeds or umbels of the plant.
• During a long course of treatment, dill greens should be brewed daily, drinking fresh medicine every day.
• The total duration of treatment is on average 1-2 weeks. If a longer course is required, then after 2 weeks of taking it, you need to take a short break - from 15 to 30 days. Only then can the treatment be resumed.
• If dill is used for preventive purposes, it is taken according to the following scheme: take for two weeks, then take a break for 3-4 weeks.

Dill for cystitis in women

Folk remedies based on dill are recommended for women. With regular use, brain activity improves, insomnia is eradicated, and the monthly cycle is normalized. Some patients claim that this plant helped them get rid of infertility.

As for cystitis, many women successfully drink dill infusions to prevent the disease. You can start taking it both during remission and during an exacerbation: however, in the latter case, it is necessary to additionally take other drugs with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activity.

Both seeds and greens and even the plant's umbrellas are suitable for the treatment and prevention of bladder inflammation. You can use dry or freshly picked raw materials, or even its frozen version.

Dill for cystitis during pregnancy

Most experts point to the possibility of treating cystitis with dill during pregnancy, but insist that such a remedy should not be abused. In general, dill does not belong to the category of abortive or toxic plants, or those that affect a woman’s hormonal balance. Dill, rather, refers to herbs that improve digestion and facilitate kidney function. Nevertheless, pregnant women should consume such greens with caution. [ 9 ], [ 10 ]

Excessive consumption – more than 100 g of fresh dill per day – can provoke a number of negative symptoms:

• nausea and dizziness;
• sudden weakness;
• a feeling of fog before the eyes;
• contractions of the uterine muscles, leading to premature birth.

To avoid adverse effects, treatment of cystitis with dill is not recommended:

• in case of threatened miscarriage;
• with increased uterine tone;
• in case of hypotension;
• in kidney diseases;
• for iron deficiency anemia.

Since the possible side effects of taking dill during pregnancy are quite serious, it may be better not to take risks and choose other suitable treatments. Of course, such a choice should be made after consulting with a doctor in advance.

Dill for cystitis in children

Dill is added to the baby's diet starting from the age of eight months. Such introduction is an excellent prevention of diseases of both the urinary system and other systems and organs. At first, the child is offered a little chopped greenery, because dill oil can cause allergies. If everything is normal, then the amount of dill in children's dishes can gradually be increased to 5-10 g.

In case of cystitis in children, it is allowed to use both fresh and dried or frozen greens. Even in this form, the plant has its healing effect.

To prepare a medicinal dill remedy for a child at home, take 1 tbsp. of greens, or 1 tsp. of seeds ground into powder, pour 200 ml of boiling water (optimally - in a thermos), close the lid and leave for an hour. Then filter the potion.

The taste of the resulting infusion is specific: if the baby refuses to drink it, you can slightly sweeten it with honey (sugar and jam are not recommended for cystitis). The dosage of the remedy is as follows: 1 tablespoon three times a day. Gradually, it will become noticeable that dill really helps with cystitis: pain during urination will gradually begin to subside.