Urinary tract infections are a common issue and while medication may help curb infection, they do not stop the recurrence of it. Doctors educate women on personal hygiene and prescribe foods that might help keep the infection away. One such food that can be consumed at regular intervals to keep UTI at bay is arrowroot powder. This root has a host of benefits ranging from being rich in folate, preventing diarrhoea, digestive disorders and even keeping your heart healthy.
How arrowroot helps
Arrowroot is a demulcent, [1] which means that it helps in soothing inflammation of the urinary tract, thereby providing relief from pain during an infection. Arrowroot derived its name as it was traditionally used to heal people injured by poisonous arrows. Hence the antiseptic and healing properties of arrowroot powder help in treating the infection and avoiding recurrence of it. The cytotoxic activities [2] of the extracts from arrowroot powder help in building immunity too.
How to use?
Arrowroot powder is easily available and is often referred to as araroot. It is mixed with milk and consumed at regular intervals [3] for keeping urinary tract infections at bay. Arrowroot biscuits are also available and it is a popular natural thickening agent for curries and gravies. However, arrowroot must be consumed in prescribed limits. Here are 7 other natural remedies to treat UTI.
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