Is Chamomile Good for PKD

2014-04-10 08:07

Chamomile does not only looks beautiful, but also has many health benefits. Its health benefits are praised highly by ancient Egypt. Is it good for PKD? If you would like to know the answer, please go on reading.

Anti-bacterial

Infection, especially urinary tract infection is common for PKD patients. Chamomile oil cleans and prevents infection when used on the body. Besides it also works to detoxify the blood and flush the urinary tract. Chamomile tea boosts levels of hippurate and is known to provide antibacterial activity.

Good for cardiovascular system

PKD patients also often suffer from high blood pressure. If you can not bring it under control timely, it does not cause damage to your kidneys, but also puts you on a high risk of cardiovascular disease. Blood thinning properties of chamomile tea may benefit your overall heart health by improving circulation, encouraging healthy blood vessels, dilating coronary artery and improving the ischemia in the heart so as to reduce the risk.

Prevent cold

Frequent cold can accelerate the progression to kidney failure. Chamomile tea can boost your immune system, which in turn can protect you from many aliments.

Anti-inflammatory

Kidney inflammation may be alleviated by drinking chamomile tea. If you have joint pain, you can also benefit from chamomile tea.

What is more, chamomile tea is a sleep aid, which can improve your poor sleeping quality. It is also home remedy for headaches, stomach cramps, diabetes, etc.

Precautions

If you are allergic to chamomile, you should avoid it. When you are with bleeding disorders or on blood thinners, you should also avoid it because it contains coumarin and may increase the risk of bleeding.

If you would like to add chamomile to your diet, you had better consult your dietitian to make sure how much you can drink. Too much intake may be not good for your health if you have advanced PKD. If desired, please leave a message or send emails to pkdtreatment169@gmail.com.

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