Oriental Botanicals Cystitum contains: 

• Cranberry to help reduce the occurrence of medically diagnosed cystitis in women
• Alisma, traditionally used in Chinese medicine to relieve symptoms of medically diagnosed cystitis by clearing damp heat in the bladder, helping to relieve burning sensation while urinating in the pattern of bladder damp-heat
• Couch grass to relieve inflammation, soothe irritated tissues and help flush out the urinary tract, based on its traditional use in in Western herbal medicine
• Chinese herbs phellodendron and pyrrosia and the Ayurvedic herb crateva

How it works

Cranberry helps reduce the frequency of medically diagnosed cystitis in women

It’s estimated that three in ten women will experience at least one bout of cystitis in their lifetimes. Recurrence of the infection is common, with around a quarter of women who experience a cystitis infection also experiencing a second cystitis episode within six months of the first.¹ 

Oriental Botanicals Cystitum contains cranberry, which helps reduce the occurrence of medically diagnosed cystitis in women.

Couch grass: traditionally used to soothe irritated tissues and flush the urinary tract in Western herbal medicine

Couch grass (pronounced ‘cooch’) is traditionally used to ease symptoms of medically diagnosed cystitis in Western herbal medicine, where it’s regarded as having anti-inflammatory actions, soothing effects on irritated tissues, and as helping to flush out the urinary tract.

The couch grass used in Oriental Botanicals Cystitum is Elymus repens (previously known as Agropyron repens), which is a different species to the plant of the same common name that’s often used for growing lawns.

Alisma: traditional relief for medically diagnosed cystitis in Chinese medicine in bladder damp-heat pattern

In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) an excess of damp heat in the bladder is believed to cause symptoms likeburning on urination.

In TCM, alisma and phellodendron are traditionally used to relieve symptoms of medically diagnosed cystitis in a situation called bladder damp heat pattern.

For example, based on its traditional use in TCM, alisma clears damp heat in patterns of bladder damp-heat to relieve the urinary burning of medically diagnosed cystitis; it also supports healthy excretion of urine

In Chinese medicine, alisma and pyrrosia are both also traditionally used to support the overall health and function of the urinary tract in the damp-heat bladder pattern. 

References:

1. Cystitis. Better Health Channel, Victoria State Government. Accessed 2 December 2020 and last updated May 2018, betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/ConditionsAndTreatments/cystitis

Always read the label. Follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, worsen or change unexpectedly, talk to your health professional

Each tablet contains herbal extracts dry concentrate:

Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

No added artificial flavours, sweeteners or preservatives, yeast, gluten, wheat, nuts, dairy or animal products.

Always read the label. Follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, worsen, or change unexpectedly, talk to your health professional.

• Adults: Take 2 tablets three times a day, or as professionally prescribed.

Always read the label. Follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, worsen or change unexpectedly, talk to your health professional.

Warnings:

If pain or irritation persist for more than 48 hours, consult your doctor. Blood in the urine warrants immediate medical attention. Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Do not use this product if you have pre-existing kidney or heart conditions. If symptoms persist, or you are unsure if this medicine is right for you, talk to your health professional.

Always read the label. Follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, worsen or change unexpectedly, talk to your health professional.

Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

No added artificial colours, flavours or preservatives, gluten, yeast, nuts, dairy or animal products.