5 Simple Dietary Remedies to Support Prostate Health and Relieve Urinary Symptoms

If urinary frequency, pelvic discomfort, or a burning sensation after urination has been disrupting your routine, you're not alone. Prostatitis and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) are common, and while medical care is essential for persistent or severe symptoms, everyday nutrition can play a meaningful supporting role.

Here are several easy-to-follow dietary remedies to help men protect their prostate health through daily nutrition.

1. Wild Chrysanthemum Decoction: Clears Heat and Detoxifies

Wild Chrysanthemum Decoction is an herbal tea made mainly from wild chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, and raw licorice, known for its heat-clearing and detoxifying effects.

Wild chrysanthemum is cool in nature and helps to clear heat, reduce inflammation, and relieve pain—making it particularly suitable for alleviating urinary frequency and urgency caused by prostatitis.

Honeysuckle is famous for its strong antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, effectively suppressing prostate inflammation.

Raw licorice harmonizes the formula and reduces harshness, making the decoction gentle enough for long-term use.

Preparation:

Put 20g of raw licorice, 30g of wild chrysanthemum, and 60g of honeysuckle into a pot with an appropriate amount of water.

Boil for 20 minutes and drink as tea daily.

Continuous use for one week produces remarkable results.

Precautions:

Avoid alcohol, smoking, and spicy foods during use to maintain the therapeutic effect.

2. Plantain Herb Sweet Soup: Promotes Urination and Relieves Discomfort

This sweet herbal drink is made from plantain herb, bamboo leaves, and raw licorice.

It not only tastes pleasant but also promotes urination and clears internal heat.

Plantain herb is cold in nature and helps clear heat, promote urination, and relieve pain—ideal for alleviating urinary discomfort caused by prostatitis.

Bamboo leaves complement plantain herb with additional heat-clearing and detoxifying properties, enhancing the overall effect.

Raw licorice balances the formula, making it suitable for regular consumption.

Preparation:

Put 10g of raw licorice, 10g of bamboo leaves, and 100g of plantain herb into a pot with enough water.

Boil over medium heat for 40 minutes, add an appropriate amount of brown sugar, then boil for another 10 minutes.

Drink as tea daily for one week to achieve noticeable improvement.

Precautions:

Avoid spicy foods during use to prevent interference with the efficacy.

3. Gorgon Fruit Tea: Strengthens the Kidneys and Prevents Seminal Leakage

Gorgon Fruit Tea is an herbal infusion made from gorgon fruit and dryopteris root, known for its ability to strengthen the kidneys and prevent seminal emission.

Gorgon fruit has a neutral nature and helps nourish the kidneys and solidify essence, making it especially useful for relieving prostatitis-related symptoms such as seminal emission and premature ejaculation.

Dryopteris root has detoxifying and anti-inflammatory properties, effectively reducing prostate inflammation.

Preparation:

Crush 90g of gorgon fruit and 90g of dryopteris root, divide into three portions.

Take one portion each time, steep it in boiling water, and drink as tea.

Use one dose daily, divided into three servings, for a week to achieve significant relief.

Precautions:

Avoid spicy foods during use to maintain optimal results.

4. Smilax Rice Porridge: Strengthens the Spleen and Eliminates Dampness

Smilax Rice Porridge is a nourishing meal made from Smilax glabra and rice, celebrated for strengthening the spleen and removing dampness.

Smilax glabra has a neutral nature and helps strengthen the spleen, clear heat, and detoxify—making it suitable for alleviating urinary frequency and urgency related to prostatitis.

Rice helps tonify the spleen and stomach and works synergistically with Smilax to enhance its healing effect.

Preparation:

Peel and slice 30g of dried Smilax glabra (or 100g fresh).

Boil it in water for 30 minutes, then strain to obtain the decoction.

Add 100g of washed rice and cook with the Smilax decoction until it becomes porridge.

Consume one serving daily for a week for noticeable results.

Precautions:

Avoid spicy foods during use to preserve the treatment’s effectiveness.

5. Loofah Porridge: A Summer Favorite for Cooling and Diuresis

Loofah Porridge is a refreshing summer dish made from loofah and rice, famous for its cooling and diuretic effects.

Loofah is cool in nature and helps clear heat, promote urination, and reduce swelling—making it effective in relieving urinary frequency and urgency associated with prostatitis.

Rice supports the spleen and stomach, working synergistically with loofah for better outcomes.

Preparation:

Wash and slice one tender loofah and 50g of white rice.

Add water and cook until half-done, then add the loofah and continue cooking until fully soft.

Add sugar to taste and serve.

Consume one serving daily for a week for evident benefits.

Precautions:

Avoid spicy foods during use to prevent counteracting the herbal effects.

If you're experiencing prostatitis-like symptoms—urinary frequency, perineal discomfort, burning after urination—consider the Diuretic and Anti-inflammatory Pill as a traditional Chinese medicine option. Formulated to promote urination and calm inflammation, it may complement diet changes and lifestyle strategies. 

FAQs

1. Can diet alone cure prostatitis?

Diet can reduce irritative symptoms and support recovery, but it's not a cure—especially for bacterial cases. Think of food-based strategies as part of a broader plan including medical evaluation and, when needed, treatment.

2. Which foods most commonly worsen urinary frequency?

Alcohol, caffeine, very spicy dishes, and highly processed, salty snacks are common culprits. Many men improve by cutting these for 1–2 weeks and reassessing symptoms.

3. Are the herbal teas safe with my medications?

They can interact with blood pressure medications, anticoagulants, or other prescriptions. If you take any regular medication or have chronic conditions, check with your clinician before trying these teas.

4. How long until I notice improvements?

Some men feel calmer urinary symptoms within 3–7 days. If there’s no noticeable change in two weeks—or if symptoms worsen—see a healthcare professional.

5. What's the difference between prostatitis, BPH, and prostate cancer?

Prostatitis is inflammation (infectious or noninfectious) often causing pain and irritative urinary symptoms. BPH is benign enlargement that can obstruct flow and cause frequency or weak stream. Prostate cancer may be silent early; screening is individualized. Any red-flag symptoms warrant prompt medical advice.

6. Does hydration make nocturia worse?

Hydration earlier in the day is essential. To reduce nighttime trips, taper fluids 2–3 hours before bed and avoid caffeine and alcohol late in the day.

Important note: Diet cannot replace medical evaluation. If you have fever, visible blood in urine or semen, severe pain, urinary retention, or symptoms that don't improve within a couple of weeks, seek medical care promptly.