The ideal way to treat urinary tract infections, as the Sunnah teaches us, would be to use green clay poultices to relieve the pain.
To fight the bacteria of cystitis, cranberry is ideal; it is found as juice or capsules, and should be taken three times a day.
There are also effective creams as well as essential oils from certain plants, such as cranberry, which was known among the Arabs, as well as heather and cherry stems. These plants can be taken as an herbal tea, at a rate of three cups a day.
Hydration is also a cause of healing, so be sure to drink at least a liter and a half of water, consume fruit juices, and also urinate three to four times a day.
In addition, irritating foods such as coffee, tea, and spices should be avoided; they can be replaced with herbal teas.
What the science says: kidneys and urinary tract
What published research says about the remedies mentioned above, for context — the studies address material causes, while healing belongs to Allah.
Kidneys and urinary tract
Cranberry reduces the risk of recurrent urinary tract infections in certain people according to a Cochrane review (Explore, 2024); for kidney stones, abundant hydration and diet (citrate, less salt and animal protein) are the best-supported measures (Minerva Urol Nephrol, 2025) (Arch Ital Urol Androl, 2015). Orthosiphon, cherry stems, and birch have a draining effect. Precaution: a urinary tract infection with fever or lower back pain is pyelonephritis — antibiotics are essential; in case of kidney failure, do not use diuretic plants or magnesium/potassium without medical advice.
