Bladder
Synopsis of Bladder
The bladder is a muscular, balloon-like organ located in the lower abdomen, responsible for storing and expelling urine produced by the kidneys. As part of the urinary system, it plays a central role in maintaining fluid balance, filtering waste from the bloodstream, and supporting overall detoxification processes. The bladder is lined with a special epithelium that expands as it fills and contracts during urination. Its function is controlled by both the autonomic and somatic nervous systems, ensuring both involuntary and voluntary control of urination.
In a healthy adult, the bladder can hold about 400–600 mL of urine. As it fills, stretch receptors signal the need to urinate. When appropriate, the detrusor muscle contracts and the internal and external sphincters relax, allowing urine to pass through the urethra.
Bladder function can be influenced by a variety of factors, including hydration levels, infection, hormonal status, muscle tone, and neurological health. Common bladder-related conditions include urinary tract infections (UTIs), bladder stones, interstitial cystitis, overactive bladder, urinary incontinence, and, less commonly, bladder cancer. Age, childbirth, prostate health (in men), and neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injuries can affect bladder control and health.
Natural remedies to support Bladder
Hydration: Drinking adequate water helps flush toxins and prevent infec
Cranberry juice or extract: Contains proanthocyanidins that may prevent bacteria from adhering to bladder wall
Bladder training: A behavioral approach that gradually increases the interval between urinations to strengthen bladder control.
Pelvic floor exercises (Kegels): Strengthens the muscles that support the bladder and urethra, improving continence.
Avoid bladder irritants: Reducing caffeine, alcohol, artificial sweeteners, and spicy foods can help minimize irritation.
Warm compresses: Useful for pain relief during infections or flare-ups of interstitial cystitis.
Herbal teas (e.g., corn silk, marshmallow root): Traditionally used to soothe urinary tract inflammation.
Ingredients
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to support Bladder.
Abuta
Achyranthes
Aerva lanata
Agrimonia pilosa
Agrimony
Akebia
Alchemilla
Alchornea
Aletris
Alisma
Anserina
arbutin
asparagus
aucubin
bael
Baliospermum
balsam
Bassia scoparia
bearberry
Bergenia
bergenin
berry
beta-sitosterol
birch
bistort
black poplar
Blepharis
Boerhavia diffusa
boldo
Bombax
Borassus aethiopum
bottle gourd
Brazilian peppertree
buchu
carrapicho
cedar
chanca piedra
chickweed
cleavers
Cnidium
Coconut Water
coix
common thatching grass
corktree
cornflower
cornsilk
costus
couch grass
cranberry
cranesbill
Crinum latifolium
cubeb
Cucurbita
D-mannose
damiana
dandelion
Dianthus
Didymocarpus
Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)
DL-Methionine
dodder
Dwarf Nettle
Echinodorus
elephant\'s head
Erigeron
European five-finger grass
Euryale seed
fireweed
fleabane
fringed pink
fringetree
fu ling
fungus
giant blazingstar
Glechoma hederacea
Glycosaminoglycans
Gnaphalium
gokhru
golden ragwort
golden shower tree
goldenrod
goldenseal
goldthread
gravel root
Guazuma ulmifolia
guelder rose
heather
Hedychium spicatum
herbal blend (proprietary)
horseradish
horsetail
hydrangea
Hygrophila
Indian bael
Indian sarsparilla
isothiocyanates
Japecanga
Jatoba
Java tea
joe-pye
juniper berries
Kalanchoe pinnatum
Kigelia africana
knotgrass
Kochia
labrador tea
Leptospermum scoparium
Lindera
Long Buchu
Longleaf buchu
lophatherum leaf
lovage
Lycopodium
Lygodium
Lysimachia
madder
Maidenhair Fern
mallow
Malva sylvestris
mannose
manzanita
Marshmallow
Matico
Maytenus ilicifolia
Meadowsweet
Methenamine
Mondo grass
Mucilage
Mugwort
Nasturtium
Nettle
Nigella seed
nut grass
Ocotillo
Operculina turpethum
Ovate Buchu
Palo Azul
Pareira
parsley
pear
Pedalium
Pellitory
Phellodendron
Phlomis umbrosa
Phragmites
Phyllanthus
Pipsissewa
Plantago
plantain
Polyporus
Potentilla
Pulsatilla
pumpkin
punarnava
pygeum
Pyrola
Pyrrosia
queen of the meadow
Rhus glabra
Rosa laevigata
Rubus
Rupturewort
Sanguisorba
Sargentodoxa
sarsaparilla
Sassafras
saw palmetto
Scirpus
Sensitive Plant
shepherd's purse
Silverweed
Smartweed
Soft rush
Sparganium
Speedwell
Spiny Restharrow
squawvine
Stachytarpheta cayennensis
Stereospermum
Stone Root
Sweet Woodruff
Taraxacin
Taraxacum
Taraxol
Tiger Nut
Toadflax
Trailing Arbutus
Turtle Head
Varuna
Veronica
Viburnum
Wax Gourd
White Dead Nettle Flower
White oak
White Poplar
Wood betony
Yarrow
Yerba Mansa
Yin Chen
Zedoary
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