Homeopathy for Cystitis

Many people seek natural help for a bladder infection. Homeopathy, for example, can help against the symptoms. Cantharis is the most commonly used homeopathic here. But a bladder infection can also be treated homeopathically with remedies such as Pulsatilla, Sepia or Staphysagria. Read everything you need to know about cystitis and homeopathy here!

When is homeopathy suitable for cystitis?

Homeopathy for cystitis is used both in one-off cases and in those with a tendency to frequently recurring urinary tract infections. In the case of a chronic disease, the treatment must be carried out by a trained homeopath after a detailed homeopathic anamnesis.

You should only use homeopathic globules against cystitis independently for uncomplicated infections that have arisen out of complete health. In most cases, it is then also clear what caused the complaints. This can be, for example, hypothermia from sitting on a cold stone or the combination of wet swimwear and a cold wind.

Sexual activity can also lead to pathogens entering the bladder via the urethra and triggering a bladder infection.

Those who can particularly benefit from treatment with homeopathy for cystitis are pregnant women, children and the elderly. In these cases, one wants to use conventional medicines (such as antibiotics) as sparingly as possible or not at all. But it is precisely these groups of people who often suffer from cystitis.

Important resources at a glance

Which globules are best suited for cystitis depends on the symptoms and triggers. It is important when making the selection, for example, whether the pain is burning, pressing, stabbing or cramping. They can appear in the lower abdomen or the urethra and radiate in different directions. Homeopathic remedies are selected to suit the individual symptoms.

In the following list you will find the most common homeopathic remedies for acute cystitis and in which cases they are used:

Aconite

Aconitum is suitable for the following symptoms:

at the first sign of bladder infection
with violent burning in the bladder
with cutting, tearing pains when urinating
when children cry when they need to urinate for fear of the pain when urinating
if the urine is hot, dark red, clear or bloody
with a lot of thirst
in case of a bladder infection after hypothermia
in case of a bladder infection as a result of a fright

Apis

Apis is suitable for the following symptoms:

with burning and stinging pain, already at the beginning of urination
with frequent, painful urination
when the urine is hot and only trickles
when women often suffer from cystitis during menstruation
when heat makes symptoms worse
when the cold relieves the pain
with little thirst
if there is water retention (e.g. around the eyes or on the lower legs)

Arnica

Arnica is suitable for the following symptoms:

in cystitis after a mechanical injury
with a constant urge to urinate, but the urine only comes out drop by drop
if there is blood in the urine as a result of the injury
with fear of touch

Belladonna

Belladonna is suitable for the following symptoms:

with a constant urge to urinate
when the urine drips
when the urine burns along the urethra
when the bladder is sensitive to pressure and shock
when pain comes and goes all of a sudden
if, after urinating, the affected person often remains seated and tries in vain to pass some more urine
when the head is hot but the feet and hands are cold

Cantharis

Cantharis is suitable for the following symptoms:

for pain in the urinary bladder before and after urination
with cutting, burning, cramping pain
when the patient draws up his legs and cries out in pain
when every single drop of urine in the urethra burns like fire
if the urge to urinate is caused by the slightest amount of urine in the bladder
if the urine is often bloody
when the patient is restless and changes position frequently

Dulcamara

Dulcamara is suitable for the following symptoms:

when cystitis occurs with every cold
if the symptoms occur especially after cold wet weather
if the symptoms often occur after hot days when it cools down in the evening
if the sick person needs to go to the toilet quickly as soon as one cools down
with a persistent urge to urinate
with bloody urine

Lycopodium

Lycopodium is suitable for the following symptoms:

in case of pressure, heaviness and fullness in the bladder
when you have to wait a long time for the urine to start flowing
when the urine is cloudy and milky, foul-smelling, and has a reddish sandy sediment
when children cry when they need to urinate
if you sometimes involuntarily pass urine at night
normal or low urine output during the day and frequent urination at night
for flatulence and a feeling of fullness in the abdomen

Nux vomica

Nux vomica is suitable for the following symptoms:

with a constant but unsuccessful urge to urinate when the urine comes out only in drops
if the outlet of the bladder seems to be cramped after urinating
if the symptoms are often triggered by staying in the cold
if local heat applications improve the symptoms

Pulsatilla

Pulsatilla is suitable for the following symptoms:

if the symptoms are extremely painful
with spasmodic passage of urine, burning and stinging pain
when every drop of urine in the bladder causes an urge to urinate
if you urinate when you cough, sneeze or laugh
with urging to urinate whenever lying on back
if you feel as if you are going to urinate when you go to the toilet
feeling as if the bladder is too full
if the symptoms occur especially before menstruation

Sarsaparilla

Sarsaparilla is suitable for the following symptoms:

with unbearable pain at the end of urination
when you cannot urinate while sitting
if the urine drains well while standing
when passing “reddish sand” with the urine
if urine sometimes passes involuntarily at night

Sepia

Sepia is suitable for the following symptoms:

when you have to concentrate on your bladder because otherwise the urine will leak out involuntarily
Urge to urinate, “as if the uterus were pushing outward”
if you pass urine when you cough, sneeze or laugh
when the urine is milky and burns like fire
with sudden urging to urinate, with cutting as from knives, and shuddering all over the body
if in women the symptoms get worse during menstruation

Staphysagria

Staphysagria is suitable for the following symptoms:

in cystitis after sexual intercourse
especially in young women (after the first sexual experiences)
when you feel like you are not finished after urinating
when the passage of urine burns and bites
if the urine is bloody
with frequent and painful urination
for burning pain that lasts between urinations
when the complaints are prompted by indignation at the actions of others or of oneself

Homeopathy for cystitis: dosage

If you want to use homeopathy independently for a bladder infection, use low potencies: Take three globules of the potency 6X or 6C and let them melt under your tongue. You can repeat the intake every hour if necessary, but no more than ten times a day.

You can also use globules in the potency D12 independently for a bladder infection. Take three globules five to six times a day.

Higher potencies such as 30C, 200C or 1000C are suitable for the treatment of chronic or very severe cystitis. Homeopathic treatments with such high potencies are reserved for trained therapists: only take these potencies if the homeopath has prescribed them and the course of the disease is being medically monitored.

Homeopathy for cystitis: when to see a doctor?

In the case of a bladder infection, there is a risk that the inflammation will spread through the ureters to the kidneys. This is indicated, for example, by pain in the area of the back or at waist level: In such cases, you must see a doctor immediately! The same applies if you suddenly develop a high fever or chills. This can also be a sign that the infection is spreading to the kidneys.

Even if the symptoms in the area of the urinary bladder are very pronounced and the globules against cystitis do not show any clearly noticeable effect, you should see a doctor.

In the case of frequently recurring bladder infections, it is also necessary to have possible physical causes clarified by a doctor. The urologist can carry out the necessary examinations.

In most acute cases, it is worth trying homeopathy to treat the bladder infection. In mild cases of illness, alternative medical treatment is sometimes sufficient – together with general measures such as drinking a lot or putting on a hot-water bottle. Sometimes, however, conventional medical treatment is indispensable for a bladder infection. Homeopathy can then at least be used as an adjunct.