Herbal Remedy for Urinary Tract Infections

A study conducted at Duke University and reported in a recent issue of the Journal of Nature Medicine shows that the herb Forskolin can greatly reduce urinary tract infections. These infections are 4 times more likely to occur in women than men and are predominantly caused by the E coli bacteria. These bacteria are difficult to eradicate completely with antibiotics because bacteria hide in the lining of the bladder. Forskolin forces the bacteria out of their niches and into the urine where it can be killed by the antibiotic. Forskolin, , an extract from the Indian Coleus plant, has also been shown to be effective an vasodilator, weight loss aid, and a supplement to fight gluacoma.