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UVA URSI
Articles by a Naturopathic
Doctor ( N.D.)
With concerns around
bladder and kidney health,
Uva Ursi is a natural
solution ... |
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UVA URSI |
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Uva Ursi is an
effective kidney and
bladder cleanser |
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Uva ursi has been
well studied for its
ability to prevent
and decrease the
severity of urinary
tract infections,
kidney infections
and kidney stones.
It contains a
compound called
arbutin, which kills
bacteria, especially
in alkaline urine.
Arbutin is also
analgesic and studies show
its pain relieving effect is
equivalent to some other
pharmaceutical pain
relievers. |
Uva ursi can be
purchased as raw
herb for tea,
encapsulated herb or
tincture.
Standardized
supplements give the
consumer the
assurance that some
active chemicals are
present in the
formula.
Combination products
for urinary tract
infections and
kidney stones may
contain uva ursi.
Whole plant
preparations, as
opposed to formulas
of purified,
extracted chemical
constituents, work
best. There are
other molecules in
uva ursi that
protect the active chemicals
as they pass through the
digestive tract and
alkalinize the urine.
Uva ursi may cause a
harmless green-brown
discolouration of
the urine. Do not
use uva ursi if you
are pregnant or
lactating. Do not
use uva ursi if you
have kidney
failure. Uva ursi
should not be used
for longer than 7-10
days. Children
should not use Uva
ursi. |
Uva Ursi–
QUICK FACTS
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PARTS USED
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Leaf. |
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APPLICATIONS |
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Bladder
infections,
kidney
infections,
kidney stone
prevention.
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OPTIMUM
DOSAGE
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100-200mg
daily
(standardized
to 10-25%
arbutin).
(Clinical
doses may be
higher as
recommended
by your
practitioner). |
WORKS WELL
WITH
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Probiotics,
cranberry,
hydrangea,
dandelion
leaf, chanca
piedra. |
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IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
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Do not use
uva ursi if
you are
pregnant,
lactating or
under the
age of 12.
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Do not use
uva ursi if
you have
kidney
failure.
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May cause a
harmless
green-brown
discolouration
of the
urine.
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Do not use
for longer
than 7-10
days. |
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