A urinary tract infections (UTIs) are characterized by a strong and sudden urge to urinate, followed by a slow and painful release of very little urine. Antibiotics are used for the treatment of all UTIs. However, the use of antibiotics can have side effects and if not checked in time can lead to further complications. Moreover, the emergence of antibiotic resistant bacterial strains is of major concern for physicians. During last decade the prevalence of multidrug-resistant bacteria has dramatically increased worldwide due to misuse of antibiotics. As an alternative medicine, there are quite a few herbal remedies that prove very effective in preventing and treating UTIs. The present review focuses on the herbal remedies for the treatment of UTIs.

Herbal remedies, such as licorice, fennel, and fennel seed, can effectively prevent and treat urinary tract infections, offering an alternative to antibiotics and reducing antibiotic resistance.

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Herbal remedies for urinary tract infection

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