For Cystitis with frequent urination, Ayurveda suggests approaching the condition by addressing the underlying imbalances. In your situation, it’s crucial to manage conditions like high blood sugar and high blood pressure alongside. Here are some recommendations that might help, though they should be used in conjunction with your current medical treatments, not in replacement of them.
Firstly, consider Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris), a well-known Ayurvedic herb for urinary tract health. It may help reduce inflammation and promote urinary wellness. Take it in powdered form, around 3-5 grams mixed with water, twice a day, or as directed by a knowledgeable practitioner. Make sure to discuss with a healthcare professional familiar with your existence conditions before starting.
Another helpful herb could be Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa). It’s known for its diuretic properties and potential to support kidney function. A 500 mg capsule twice daily might be effective, helping ease the symptoms of Cystitis. Again, consulta with an ayurvedic doctor to tailor the dosage to your needs.
Drinking warm water with a pinch of turmeric could also assist due to its natural anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Consuming this mixture twice a day can be beneficial for soothing the urinary tract.
Dietary adjustments can make a difference. Avoid spicy and acidic foods, as they could irritate the bladder. Emphasize a diet with more freshly cooked vegetables and grains, like barley, which helps pacify the increased Pitta dosha indicated in such conditions.
Ushas’ cold (lukewarm) infusion involves soaking coriander seeds overnight in water and drinking on an empty stomach. It is praised for its cooling effect and helps manage frequent urination, supporting the urinary tract.
Maintaining strong Agni, the digestive fire, is essential. Avoid cold and heavy meals, sipping warm herbal teas like Cumin-Coriander-Fennel tea might help improve digestion alongside your meal.
Lastly, don’t forget the need for regular exercise and stress management practices, as they help in overall health and balance the body’s doshas. Always communicate with your healthcare provider regarding any new supplements or herbs, to avoid interactions with your current medication regime.
Avoid spicy, oily and processed food. Regular exercise. Drink sufficient quantity of water. Tab.Bangshil 2-0-2 Tab.Chandraprabhavati 2-0-2
You can follow Remedies-
1. Barley Water
Boil 1 tbsp barley in 2 cups water → strain → sip throughout the day
Acts as a natural diuretic and coolant.
2. Coriander Seed Water
Soak 1 tsp coriander seeds overnight in water. Strain & drink in morning.
3. Coconut Water with Gokshura Powder
Add ¼ tsp Gokshura powder to coconut water (once daily).
Yogasana poses can also help, you can consult yoga expert for same.
You can start on Chandraprabha vati- Gokahuradi guggulu- 1 tab twice daily after food with lukewarm water
hello zubair, What’s happening is your urinary bladder is inflamed that’s what cystitis means. Because of high sugar and acidity, your urine stays hot and irritating. That’s why you feel like urinating more often, even if there’s less urine. Also, when digestion and constipation are not cleared daily, it puts pressure on the urinary system too.
We’ll cool down the bladder, reduce burning, improve urine flow, and support your digestion gently all without disturbing your BP or sugar medicines.
1. Internal Medicines
1.Chandanasava – 15 ml with equal water after lunch and dinner 2.Gokshuradi Guggulu – 2 tabs twice daily after food 3.Vanga Bhasma – 125 mg with honey once in the morning 4.Avipattikar Churna – 1 tsp at bedtime with warm water (for acidity and constipation) 5.Trikatu Churna – ½ tsp after lunch with honey (for digestion)
2. Diet & Lifestyle
Avoid spicy, sour, fried food No curd, no tea/coffee at night Drink barley water or coriander water through the day Include coconut water, lauki, bottle gourd juice in the morning Take warm water at night, avoid cold drinks Empty bowels daily — don’t skip or delay
3. Suggested Tests (if not recently done)
Urine routine + culture HbA1c KFT (Creatinine, urea) Ultrasound lower abdomen (repeat after 6 weeks if symptoms persist)
This combination will calm the bladder, reduce infection tendency, support sugar and BP, and clear your digestion without side effects.
If you have any doubts, you can contact me. Take care, regards, dr.Karthika
Please try to bring HBP and sugar levels to normal levels, as these abnormal levels will give frequent urination. Take chandraprabha vati 1-0-1 after food with water will help in cystitis Gokshuradi guggul 2 -2 -0 after food with water helps kidney to eliminate the toxins from the body Take fresh lime water with pinch of black salt. Barley water is also very good. Follow up after 15 days
Can you please share your recent blood and urine routine reports
Hi zubair this is Dr Vinayak as considering your problem I want to know more about your complaints like since how many days your suffering from…and what is the severity… The diabetic patients usually have cystitis and repeated urinary tract infection So share your USG and blood reports along with HbA1C report Thank you
HELLO ZUBAIR,
You’re experiencing - CYSTITIS- inflammation or infection of the urinary bladder - FREQUENT URINATION -along with DIABETES, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, GAS, ACIDITY, AND CHRONIC CONSTIPATION
Cystitis is a swelling or infection of the bladder, causing - burning or pain during urination - frequent urge to urinate - discomfort in lower abdomen - sometimes cloudy or foul smelling urine
In Ayurveda, this is related to mutrakricchra meaning painful urination often due to imbalance in pitta(heat), vata(flow) and kapha(mucus)
WHY YOU HAVE THESE SYMPTOMS? your existing conditions- high blood sugar, indigestion, constipation, and high BP- kidneys and bladder - Diabetes increase urine output-excess sugar pulls water out - Constipation can block normal bladder flow - Indigestion and acidity indicate weak metabolism - Cystitis can occur due to bacterial infection, bladder irritation, or poor fluid regulation
TREATMENT GOAL -clear inflammation from urinary bladder- reduce pitta - improves urine flow, reduce frequency and discomfort- balance vata - supports kidneys and urinary tract health - control blood sugar and BP - improves digestion and correct constipation - strengthen immunity and detox the system= remove ama/toxins
INTERNAL MEDICATIONS
1) CHANDRAPRABHA VATI= 1 tab twice daily after food with warm water for 2-3 months =detoxifies urinary tract, reduces burning, controls diabetes, and relieves frequent urination.
2) PUNARNAVADI MANDOOR= 1 tab twice a day after food for 2 months = reduces water retention, inflammation supports kidney and bladder
3) GOKSHURADI KASHAYAM= 15 ml with equal water twice daily before meals for 2 months =breaks urniary toxins, helps in bladder purification
4) NISHA AMALAKI CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm water before food for 3 months =improves blood sugar level, controls inflammation
5) VIJAYSAR CHURNA= 1 tsp empty stomach with water for 2-3 months =natural sugar balancer
6) AVIPPATIKAR CHURNA= 1 tsp at night after food with warm water =treats acidity, gas, bloating
7) TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp at bedtime with lukewarm water =mild laxative, cleanses colon, relieves constipation
RECOMMENDED BRAND MEDICINES= Baidyanath, Dhootpapeshwar, Kerela Ayurveda, or Arya Vaidya sala
DIET TO BE FOLLOWED diet should balance pitta , vata and kapha while controlling sugar and bp
GRAINS= barley, old rice, wheat roti, ragi=moderate -small portions of millets-bajra, jowar= avoid if constipation
PULSES= moong dal , massor dal, toor dal= well cooked -avoid heavy dals like chana, rajma as it is gas forming
VEGETABLES= lauki, tori, tinda, parwal, palak= all cooked -carrots, pumpkin, ash gourd -AVOID raw salads, bringal, cabbage, potat0= gas forming
FRUITS= amla, guava, papaya, apple, pomegranate AVOID= banana, grapes, mango sugar is more that’s why
SPICES= cumin, coriander, fennel, turmeric AVOID= chilli, garam masala, vinegar, mustard oil
FATS= small amounts of ghee 1 tsp/day helps bowel movement AVOID = butter, fried foods, red meat
DRINKS= warm water with cumin/coriander/fennel -coconut water= alternate days not daily - avoid cold drinks, juices, milkshakes
FOODS TO AVOID -sugar, jaggery, sweets, pastries -maida, white bread - fried, spicy, pickles, sauces -cold drinks, chilled water -curd especially at night - tea, coffee, -limit to 1 cup if needed -alcohol and smoking strictly avoid
LIFESTYLE
DAILY ROUTINE TO BE FOLLOWED -wake up by 6AM in morning - drink warm water with lemon and triphala - empty bowel early dont hold urges -walk 30-45 min daily in morning sunlight - practice early dinner before 8pm -sleep by 10 pm
YOGA AND PRANAYAM -Anulom Vilom- 5-10 mins, balances all doshas, calms mind, lowers bp - Bhramari pranayam- 5 mins, relieves stress, bladder tension - pawanmuktasana- 2-3 rounds, relieves gas, improves bowel function - bhujangasana- 2-3 times strengthens bladder and kidneys - makarasana- 5 mins reduces abdominal pressure
AVOID STRONG YOGA POSES ON A FULL STOMACH OR IF YOU HAVE SEVERE BP ISSUES
HOME REMEDIES 1) CORANDER WATER= soak 1 tsp coriander seeds overnight in a glass of water -drink in morning- reduces pitta, burning, and sugar
2) AMLA + ALOE VERA JUIICE -20 ml each mixed with water, empty stomach -detoxifies, antiinflammatory, improves digestion and sugar
3) JEERA + DHANIYA + FENNEL DOCOCTION - 1 tsp each boils in 2 cups of water till it becomes 1 cup -sip warm twice daily- helps with urine flow, gas, digestion
GENERAL SUGGESTION -drink water only when thirsty, avoid excess water at once - use toilet immediately when urge comes- do not hold urine - wear cotton under wear and keep the area dry -use clean, natural soaps for private hygiene - avoid using public toilets unless cleaned properly - regular blood sugar and bp checkup
TREATMENT DURATION medications= minimum 2-3 months diet and lifestyle changes= lifelong yoga and pranayam= daily, even after symptoms improves
DO FOLLOW CONSISTENTLY
HOPE THIS MIGHT HELP YOU
FEEL FREE TO REACH OUT IN CASE OF ANY DOUBTS OR QUESTION
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
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HELLO ZUBAIR,
In Ayurveda,cystitis(inflammation of the bladder) can be correlated with conditions like Mutrkrichra(painful urination) and mutraghata(urinary obstruction)
Root causes may include -aggravation of pitta dosha(heat/inflammation) - associated kapha(mucous, stagnation) and vata imbalance(pain, spasms) -poor digestion (ama) due to chronic constipation and gas.
TREATMENT GOALS -reduce inflammation in urinary tract -support blood sugar control - regulate bowel movements - prevent recurrence and maintain bladder health
AYURVEDIC MEDICINES
* FOR CYSTITIS AND FREQUENT URINATION
1) PUNARNAVA MANDUR= 1 ta twice daily after food = diuretic, anti inflammatory, liver and kidney support
2) GOKSHURADI GUGGULU= 2 tabs twice daily with warm water = urinary tract anti-inflammatory, reduces burning and infection
3) CHANDRAPRABHA VATI= 2 tabs twice daily before meals =best for urinary disorders, sugar control, bladder health
4) VARUNADI KASHAYA= 15 ml with warm water twice daily =reduces urinary tract inflammation and improves flow
* FOR DIABETES
5) NISHA AMALAKI CHURNA= 1/2 tsp twice daily before food with warm water
6) GUDMAR CAPSULES= 1 cap twice daily in morning and night =sugar control, avoid if taking insulin or any medications
* FOR CONSTIPATION AND GAS
7) TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp at bedtime with warm water =mild laxative, supports digestion
8) AVIPATTIKAR CHURNA= 1/2 tsp twice daily before meals = for acidity and bowel clearance
DIET -drink plenty of warm water with jeera and Dhaniya -avoid spicy, fried, acidic foods, cold drinks
INCLUDE -barley water- great for urinary health -coconut water- cooling, reduces burning - boiled veggies, moong dal - amla juice or aloe vera juice- morning empty stomach
AVOID -tea/coffee/ alcohol -ppickles , tomatoes -curd especially at night - late night eating
LIFESTYLE -manage stress= do pranayam= anulom-vilom, sheetali - gentle yoga= pawanmuktasana, vajrasana post meals -maintain regular bowel movement- key to clear toxins
HOME REEMEDIES
-CORIANDER SEED WATER= soak 1 tbsp dhania seeds in 1 cup water overnight; drink in morning
-JEERA+ AJWAIN+ SAUNF DECOCTION= boil 1 tsp of each in 2 cups water-> reduce to 1 cup-> sip warm post meals
INVESTIGATIONS HAS TO BE DONE -urine routine, urine culture - FBS, PPBS, HbA1c - Serum creatinine, Electrolytes -CBC/ESR/CRP -Stool routine -LFT
CONSIDER PROSTATE EVALUATION
THANK YOU
DR. HEMANSHU MEHTA
