When I have a urinary infection

My story

Normally, I drink a lot, at least 3 liters of water (often “hydrosol”) a day. When I’m out and about or at meetings, I don’t drink enough, which quickly becomes a problem, although I don’t really know why. What makes me realize it is this feeling of having to urinate frequently, for nothing. I feel slight burning in my lower abdomen, and “kidney” pains in my lower back. Fortunately, I’ve always been able to get rid of the nascent infection quickly enough, with hydrolats, before I developed a fever and full-blown cystitis. My mother and grandmother suffered from it regularly, so I pay particular attention to it.

My tip

Over time, I’ve found that savory hydrosol really helps to speed up the disappearance of symptoms. Once I know I’m not drinking enough, I make a point of drinking lots of water. I add 3 times a day, before meals, a tablespoon of savory hydrosol, topped up if possible with a tablespoon of cinnamon hydrosol. Like savory hydrosol, cinnamon hydrosol is a powerful urinary anti-infective, thanks to other molecular families. Their actions therefore complement each other perfectly.
Seat baths with savory hydrosol are reputed to be very effective. I confess I’ve never tried it. I make a simplified version. For good local hygiene, when I go to the toilet, I prepare extemporaneous “wipes” by soaking the toilet paper in savory hydrosol, which I use instead of classic toilet paper (be careful, not with cinnamon hydrosol, which can be irritating when used pure on the skin).

What does phytotherapy say?

Savory has been known since ancient times for its aphrodisiac and digestive properties. Today, savory is used in various forms (infusions, decoctions, floral waters, essential oils, capsules, mother tinctures) mainly for its digestive properties, to combat fatigue, and to treat urinary tract infections and gastroenteritis. Mountain savory’s analgesic, anti-inflammatory, immune-stimulating and antimicrobial properties are well demonstrated (Vitanza et al., Microbial Pathogenesis, 2019). The positive effects of savory essential oil on Escherichia coli and staphylococcus aureus infections are mainly attributed to its carvacrol and thymol molecules. Savory hydrosol contains over 80% carvacrol, a powerful bactericide and anti-infective.

Did you know?

While urinary tract infection is a common and trivial ailment, it can lead to serious complications if left untreated
serious complications if left untreated If symptoms persist after 48 hours and/or there’s a fever, you should consult your doctor

I use hydrosols SAFELY

This tip has no contraindications for adults. For children aged 6 and over, use teaspoons instead of tablespoons.

SATUREJA MONTANA Mountain savory

Native to the Black Sea region and southern Europe, savory is an aromatic, honey-bearing sub-shrub with small white flowers that was introduced to central Europe around the 9th century. Frequently cultivated in gardens in the Middle Ages, savory was used in spice blends and aromatic bouquets, and was often said to promise long life to its users. In fact, savory, with its pungent, peppery flavor, is one of the most invigorating and anti-infectious of plants. The hydrosol stimulates and boosts immunity; it is also very useful for ENT, gastrointestinal and urinary tract infections.