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:
Three Immortals Tea，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Nourishes the liver and kidneys; cools the blood and stops bleeding. Suitable for the recovery phase of urinary tract infections, with symptoms such as oliguria, hematuria, and proteinuria.
