Home remedies for difficulty in Urination

Unhygienic practises and certain imbalances in our body can become a cause of urinary problems in a person. In this article, Dr. Nirmala Devi, MD Ayurveda, Amrutha Ayurvedic Hospital, Andhra Pradesh, suggests the following home remedies that can be practised in case of such urinary problems.

Hygiene is very important for a healthy body, with COVID 19 pandemic, nature has reiterated its importance in our lives. Unhygienic practises and certain imbalances in our body can become a cause of urinary problems in a person.

Dr. Nirmala Devi, MD Ayurveda, Amrutha Ayurvedic Hospital, Andhra Pradesh explains, “In our body, the kidneys regulate the composition and volume of blood and removes wastes from it in the form of urine, there by controlling blood pH to help regulate blood pressure. An imbalance in the urinary system can cause problems in urination and is referred to as Dysuria. In Ayurveda, difficulty in urination is defined as ‘Mutrakrucha’ ”.

Problems in urination can be pain or irritation while passing urine or obstruction in the urinary passage. It can also be a symptom of a disease, or may occur because of urinary infection, structural impairment, blockades, etc. Therefore, Dr. Nirmala suggests the following home remedies that can be practised in case of such urinary problems.

1. Cardamom and Milk: Crush the seeds of 3 cardamoms to make a powder. Take it twice daily with a cup of cold milk. It helps cure the burning sensation occurring while urination.
2. Coriander Powder: Take a cup of hot water and add 2 TSP of coriander powder and mix it well. Drink it twice daily.
3. Amla and Turmeric Decoction:Take a cup of water and add 1 TSP amla powder and 1 TSP turmeric powder to it. Boil the solution until the water is reduced to half. Drink this thrice a day for 3-5 days.
4. Ginger and Black Sesame Paste:Peel and crush a small piece of ginger and add 1 TSP black sesame seeds to it. Put them in a grinder, add some water to it and blend it well. Empty it in a bowl and now add ¼ TSP turmeric powder and mix it well. Consume it 2-3 times daily to cure the burning sensation.
5. Barley Water: Tale 1 TBSP of barley and 1 cup of water in a pressure cooker. Place the lid and cook it for 6-7 whistles. Once the steam settles down, open the cooker and let the mixture cool down. Now add it to a blender and blend it. Now strain this in a glass, add ½ TSP lemon juice, mix it well and drink it.

Other Remedies

• Add ghee to milk and consume it
• Coconut water is also helpful
• You may try consuming bottle gourd (Lauki) juice

Include these things in your diet to get relief from urinary problems:

• Sugar candy(Mishri),Buttermilk, Milk ,Snake gourd, Dates, Coconut water, Amalaki, Curd

Avoid Alcohol, Overwork, Sex, Travelling, Pan chewing, Fish, Salt, Fried food, Dry and sour food to get relief from the urinary problems.

Therefore, in case of any such urination difficulties, you can try these Ayurvedic home remedies, which are very easy to follow. However, if the problem persists, you may consult a doctor immediately.