Enlarged prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a very common condition for the older men population. The prostate is a walnut-shaped gland located beneath men bladder and it’s wrapped around the urethra – the tube that urine flows out of. Enlarged prostate pressures the bladder and squeezes the urethra and can eventually restrict the flow of urine from the bladder and this can lead to urinal, bladder or kidney problems.
It isn’t entirely clear what causes the prostate to enlarge. However, it might be related to hormonal misbalance as men grow older or related to conditions such as diabetes, obesity and heart disease.
Chamomile is commonly used for improving many different health conditions. Chamomile tea has a lot of antioxidants that have been shown to enhance the immune system and potentially slow the progression of enlarged prostate.
Some studies have found that chamomile tea can lower blood sugar in people with diabetes. Consistent consumption of chamomile tea might prevent blood sugar from increasing. This effect reduces risk of enlarged prostate, suggesting that chamomile could even mollify enlarged prostate symptoms if they already exist.
Chamomile tea is known for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties as well. When you have enlarged prostate, inability to fully empty the bladder can increase the risk of infection in your urinary tract. Reducing inflammation of the prostate gland relieves pressure on the urethra and therefore improves symptoms associated with BPH.
In recent studies, chamomile has been associated with providing cardiovascular protection. Because of its high level of flavonoids, chamomile consumed daily can be linked with a lower risk of enlarged prostate in older men population.
Chamomile is sometimes called an “herbal aspirin” since it’s been a popular home remedy for lowering pain for centuries. The severity ofsymptoms in people who have prostate gland enlargement varies, but symptoms tend to gradually worsen over time causing pain. Chamomile haspain-reducing abilities and can help in these situations.
Natural treatment with herbs can include specific actions or lifestyle changes that you can make to help relieve your symptoms of BPH. This includes reducing your stress level, because nervousness can increase the frequency of urination and many researchers believe that chamomile tea may help people be more relaxed.