Garlic for prostatitis helps improve the functioning of the immune system, which is very helpful in eliminating infection and reducing inflammation. In addition, the plant has other positive effects, especially when mixed with other components in folk recipes.
Benefits and harms for the prostate
The medicinal properties of the plant are manifested in its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. Garlic helps against prostatitis because it can destroy most of the pathogenic bacteria that cause the disease. In addition, it has a beneficial effect on the entire body:
- improves blood quality;
- prevents thrombosis;
- tissue metabolism improves;
- has an antioxidant effect;
- immunity increases;
- the risk of tumor formation (including malignant) is reduced.
For chronic prostatitis, garlic helps:
- inflammation decreases;
- swelling is relieved;
- urination improves.
How to treat prostatitis with garlic - only in combination with taking prescribed medications. Products based on it are also used for the treatment and prevention of adenoma .
Contraindications
Before use, you should consult your doctor. For all its beneficial properties, it can also cause harm to the body. There are several contraindications for its use:
- gastrointestinal diseases;
- liver dysfunction;
- renal failure;
- epilepsy;
- haemorrhoids;
- pancreatitis.
Recipes for folk remedies
Treatment of prostate inflammation with folk remedies at home is possible in several ways: consumption in its pure form, preparation of various tinctures, decoctions and mixtures with other ingredients.
Vodka infusion
A popular remedy is vodka with garlic. Since alcohol draws out most of the chemical elements, and the plant does not undergo heat treatment, this remedy is the most effective.
In order to prepare an alcoholic infusion of garlic for the treatment of prostatitis, you need to take 300 g of peeled cloves and pour in 500 ml of vodka. Leave for 2 weeks in a dark and cool place, shaking the contents occasionally. Afterwards, the infusion should be strained and left for a few more days.
Take 10-15 drops 3 times a day, diluting them in a tablespoon of water.
Decoction of water
To prepare a decoction, add 2 cloves to a glass of warm water. Bring to a boil, cook for 3-4 minutes over low heat. Let it sit for half an hour and strain.
It is necessary to take a decoction of garlic before meals, 3 times a day, 100 ml of liquid. Treatment of prostatitis lasts 20-30 days.
Decoction with milk
It is advisable to use homemade milk for preparation. When heated, the ingredients will mutually enhance each other’s positive effects. To prepare milk with garlic you need:
- Boil 1 glass of milk.
- Add 3 chopped cloves.
- Keep on low heat for another minute.
- Then remove and let sit for another 5 minutes.
- Add 1 tablespoon of honey.
Divide into 2 servings, take morning and evening before meals. Duration of treatment is 10 days.
Recipe with honey
To prepare garlic and honey you need:
- Grind 2 heads.
- Add 1 glass of liquid honey.
- Let it brew for a week in a dark place.
- Take 1 tbsp. spoon on an empty stomach for a week.
- After a week's break, you can repeat the dose.
Do not store in the refrigerator, as the mixture will crystallize and lose some of its properties.
Recipe with lemon
An excellent remedy for preventing the formation of blood clots. Recipe with lemon:
- Wash one lemon thoroughly and remove the seeds.
- Peel one head.
- Place everything in a blender and grind.
- Pour 1 liter of warm water.
- Leave for 3 days, stirring occasionally.
- Strain through cheesecloth.
Drink 50 g of infusion 3 times a day before meals.
Recipe with ginger
Garlic and ginger for prostatitis have a positive effect on the immune system, increase metabolism and stimulate cell renewal.
There are several ways to prepare this mixture:
- You can prepare a seasoning for main dishes by mixing crushed and dried ingredients in equal proportions.
- You can prepare a drink. Take ginger root and garlic in equal parts, chop and mix in a thermos with boiling water. The proportion with water is 1 to 20. Leave for 12 hours. Drink 100 ml half an hour before meals 3 times a day.
Recipe with honey and lemon
To prepare a mixture of garlic, honey and lemon for prostatitis you need:
- Wash 2 lemons, peel, cut, remove seeds, pass through a blender or meat grinder.
- Grind 5 heads through a crusher or on a fine grater.
- Add fresh flower honey – 500 ml.
- Mix everything, close the lid, and let it sit in the refrigerator for 5 days.
Use 1 tsp. 3 times a day. Duration of treatment is 2 months.
