A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a condition caused by the rapid proliferation of pathogens in the renal pelvis, ureters, bladder, or urethra; it can be either acute or chronic. After developing the condition, it is advisable to drink plenty of water and eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C and beta-carotene. Recommended foods include shepherd’s purse, dandelion, field pennycress, radish, Chinese chives, celery, Houttuynia cordata, winter melon, watermelon, coix seed, and mung beans—which help clear heat, eliminate toxins, promote urination, and relieve urinary obstruction. Avoid warm, spicy, and irritating foods such as mutton, dog meat, chili peppers, cinnamon, and dried ginger.
The following are clinically proven, affordable, effective, and delicious herbal tea, decoction, and soup recipes:
Black Fungus and Red Date Soup，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Nourishes the spleen and boosts qi; cools the blood and stops bleeding. Suitable for the recovery phase of urinary tract infections. those who are robust with internal accumulated heat are not suited to this formula; as a warming-tonic formula, it is … Read more
Mung Bean and Winter Melon Soup，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Clears heat, promotes diuresis, detoxifies, and reduces swelling. Suitable for the recovery phase of urinary tract infections, with symptoms such as oliguria, hematuria, and proteinuria. the cool-cold character of the formula suggests restraint in those with yang deficiency or habitual loose … Read more
Winter Melon, Clam Meat, and Dried Tangerine Peel Soup，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Clears heat, dispels dampness, promotes urination, and stops vaginal discharge. Suitable for the recovery phase of urinary tract infections. in the absence of frank deficiency, or where an excess or heat pattern prevails, indiscriminate warming tonic use is … Read more
Crucian Carp and Water Chestnut Soup，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,This dish strengthens the spleen and boosts qi, clears heat and detoxifies, and promotes urination to reduce swelling. It is suitable for the recovery phase of urinary tract infections, characterized by symptoms such as fever, frequent urination, urgency, painful urination, scanty … Read more
Two-Peel Red Bean Soup，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Promotes diuresis and reduces swelling; strengthens the spleen and dispels dampness. Suitable for the recovery phase of urinary tract infections. the decoction is cold in nature; avoid overuse in those with weakened middle yang or chronic debility; prolonged use of the diuretic action … Read more
Turtle and Corn Silk Soup，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Nourishes yin, clears heat, moistens dryness, and relieves restlessness. Suitable for the recovery phase of urinary tract infections. prolonged use of the diuretic action can deplete yin and fluids; those with inadequate yin should be cautious; the formula is somewhat cloying; avoid … Read more
Mung Bean Sprouts and Chinese Cabbage Root Soup，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Clears heat, detoxifies, promotes diuresis, and reduces swelling. Suitable for urinary tract infections characterized by yellowish-red urine, frequent urination, painful urination, fever, and thirst. being clearing and moistening in tendency, it is to be used with caution in those … Read more
Double Flower Tea，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Clears heat and detoxifies; promotes diuresis and reduces swelling. Suitable for the early stages of urinary tract infections, characterized by fever, thirst, difficulty urinating, or frequent and urgent urination.
Fresh White Reed Root Tea，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Clears heat and promotes diuresis; calms the liver and lowers blood pressure; cools the blood and stops bleeding. Suitable for urinary tract infections presenting with facial edema, chills and fever, and difficulty urinating.
Amaranth, Coix Seed, and Fermented Black Bean Decoction，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Clears heat, promotes urination, detoxifies, and relieves restlessness. Suitable for acute urinary tract infections characterized by fever, restlessness, frequent urination, urgency, and painful urination.
