What herbal teas help with UTI symptoms?
Herbal teas like chamomile, bearberry (uva ursi), and corn silk may help relieve mild UTI symptoms by promoting hydration and soothing discomfort, but they do not cure the infection.
Detailed Medical Explanation
Chamomile tea may have anti-inflammatory effects, while bearberry (uva ursi) has been used in traditional medicine as a urinary antiseptic. Corn silk and dandelion tea can increase urine output. However, no herbal tea can cure a UTI; these may help symptoms only when used with medical therapy. Safety and efficacy are not well established in clinical studies. NHS: Herbal teas and UTIs.
Clinical Context
Clinics may advise herbal teas for comfort, but always stress that antibiotics are needed for a true infection. Inform your clinician of any herbal remedies used.
Evidence-Based Approaches
NHS and NICE do not recommend herbal teas as primary treatment for UTIs. Use as adjunct only, never as a replacement for medical care.