The most common urological diagnosis for men younger than 50, prostatitis-or prostate infection--is a reality that most men will have to deal with during their lives. In fact, nearly half of all men are expected to develop symptoms of prostatitis at some point. Generally affecting men ages 30 to 50, prostatitis can be classified in four different subtypes: acute bacterial prostatitis, chronic bacterial prostatitis, chronic abacterial prostatitis and prostatodynia. Infection is responsible for both acute bacterial prostatitis and chronic bacterial prostatitis. Both have responded positively to various herbs.
Buchu
Buchu goes by several other names--barosoma betulina, crenulatea, buku, bucku and bucco. The leaves of this African herb are used as an antiseptic of the urinary tract. It works with both acute bacterial prostatitis and chronic bacterial prostatitis by secreting an oil with anti-microbial properties and increasing the production of urine. It's said to work best when taken with couch grass and echinacea.
Chamomile
Chamomile is an herb commonly found in tea. For the treatment of prostatitis, that's also one of the recommended ways of administering the herb. The flower has properties that are highly effective for reducing spasms and inflammation, and for cleaning the urinary tract. Taken as a tea, chamomile calms cramping and reduces the pain in those affected with bacterial prostatitis.
Comfrey
Comfrey, an active ingredient in many over-the-counter skin creams, can be purchased in tea form for the treatment of prostatitis. The roots and leaves of the herb are most important. Comfrey is best known for its ability to soothe and protect the urinary system by forming a coating over it. One caution with comfrey: Too much of it may result in hepatic veno-occlusive disease and other forms of liver disease. Because it must be purchased commercially, comfrey comes with recommended dosages. These should not be exceeded.
