Once doctors diagnose Overactive Bladder (OAB), they prescribe medication, diet, and lifestyle changes as a treatment to reduce urinary incontinence and accidental leakage. You can also try many herbal and natural remedies that can help improve bladder control. While using herbal remedies, ensure that you buy certified and authenticated herbs from certified vendors. Always check with your doctor about the usage and appropriate doses. 

1. Crataeva (Crataeva nurvala)
If you are looking for a time-tested herbal remedy to find relief from the constant urge to urinate, crataeva could be the herb for you. Using it continuously for about two months can improve the muscle strength of your bladder. It has proven effects in improving urinary incontinence and reducing residual urine.

2. Buchu
Buchu, botanically called agathosma betulina, is used as a remedy to treat bladder and kidney infections. It can help nourish the bladder tissue and improve its health. Since it has diuretic, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties, it can help incontinence and prevent urine leaks. Steep one teaspoonful of buchu leaves in one cup of hot water for 10 minutes. Make it fresh every time and drink it twice a day to see improvement in your symptoms.

3. Cleavers
Cleavers is a common herb used in remedies to treat urinary issues. It is a diuretic. Diuretics remove excess salt and water from our bodies. Cleavers create a coating inside the bladder wall. This coating prevents any food from irritating the bladder, reducing the frequent urge to urinate. To use cleavers to treat OAB, add 0.25cc of cleavers tincture in cold or hot water ad drink twice a day.

4. Cornsilk
We discard the threads of the corn stalk as waste. Cornsilk is used in medications that are used to treat urinary and incontinence issues. It helps to reduce bladder irritation that can directly improve incontinence and the urge of frequent urination. Boil about two tablespoons of cornsilk in two cups of water for about 10 minutes. Strain the tea and drink about twice or thrice a day to treat incontinence.

5. Bladderwrack
Bladderwrack has great anti-inflammatory properties and can soothe bladder tissues. It can reduce and prevent irritation. Some eat bladderwrack as a whole or make tea. Steep one teaspoon of bladderwrack in hot water for 10 minutes and drink twice a day. Do not drink more than 500 ml of bladderwrack tea.

6. Gosha-jinki-gan
A popular remedy in Japan, Gosha-jinki-gan is a combination of many herbs that treat bladder issues. It helps strengthen the nervous system. It can increase the size of the bladder and also help better bladder muscle control. You will be able to control the bladder spasms, which cause the frequent urge to urinate.

Herbal remedies may not cure OAB, but they can help reduce its symptoms. You have to use them diligently so as not to cause any side effects. Do not take the remedies more than the prescribed dosage.