Urinary tract disorders and nature-based management - A comprehensive review

Abstract

Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are becoming a serious public health issue affecting millions globally. The so-called uropathogens, which include Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae are typically responsible for urinary tract infections, which are among the most prevalent infections in the majority of developing countries.

Objectives: The focus of this review paper was to outline natural treatment approaches for treating and curing UTIs.

Methods: To find the relevant publications, databases such as PubMed and Google Scholar were searched. Research articles, case studies, and review papers published between 1999 and 2025 were all included in the search approach.

Results: This study covers the epidemiology, pathogenesis, risk factors, various forms and conditions, and potential natural therapy options for UTIs. Withania somnifera, Tribulus terrestris, Asparagus racemosus, and Azadirachta indica are a few common medicinal herbs that have been shown to have therapeutic potential for the treatment and management of UTIs. Flowers, fruit, bark, leaves, seeds, and even entire portions of medicinal plants were used to treat urinary tract infections. These parts, or their extracts, are taken orally as a stand-alone preparation or may be combined with other foods or beverages, such as milk, honey, water, juices, black pepper etc.

Conclusion: Herbal remedies are effective both for short-term prophylaxis and at the earliest indication of an infection. Even though herbal remedies show more promise than conventional treatment, further research is needed to fully understand the phytoconstituents and how they work to treat and cure urinary tract infections.