Ingredients per 1ml:
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale, whole plant), Juniper (Juniperus communis, fruit), Golden Rod (Solidago canadensis, flowering top), Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis, root), Echinacea (Echinacea angustifolia, root and rhizome), Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens, root and rhizome), Horsetail (Equisetum arvense, top), Yarrow (Achillea millefolium, flower)
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Certified Organic Alcohol, Distilled water, Certified Organic vegetable glycerine
Certified Organic Alcohol, Distilled water, Certified Organic vegetable glycerine
Important Information:
Consult a health care practitioner before use if you have been diagnosed with a medical condition or are taking recommendation medication. Not for use in individuals who suffer from oedema resulting from impaired cardiac or renal function. Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding, or if less than 12 years of age.
Format
Liquid
250ml
Dosage
1-2 ml (30-60 drops) 3x daily in a little water on an empty stomach. May be continued no longer than 30 days.
Product Information:
- Golden rod combination tincture for UTI support
- Contains echinacea, marshmallow, couchgrass, horsetail, gravel root and yarrow
- The combination helps ease pain, inflammation, and act as mild diuretics to support healthy urinary tract function
- Gluten-free
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UTI
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a colonization of at least one part of the urinary tract by an infectious agent. These can occur in either sex, although they are far more common in women. The most common infection is called cystitis, and is an irritation of the urinary bladder caused by infection. In more serious cases, this infection can eventually travel up to the kidneys and cause a condition called nephritis, or can travel down to the prostate and cause prostatitis in men. The most common cause of urinary tract infections are bacteria, although they can also be caused by yeast or viruses.
Cystitis
When the bladder becomes infected and inflamed, it creates a condition known as cystitis (bladder infection). Bacteria are the most common cause of cystitis and one species in particular: E. coli (Escherichia coli). E. coli is normally found in the human digestive tract, where it aids in digestion, but when it grows in other areas it will cause an infection. Other bacteria, yeast and viruses can also infect the bladder, causing similar symptoms. Interstitial cystitis is a chronic inflammation of the inner lining of the bladder wall. Its exact cause is unknown but it is usually non-infectious and occurs subsequent to several cystitis episodes.
Symptoms
The most common symptoms of cystitis are urinary frequency and urgency with burning pain on urination. Emptying the bladder may not relieve the symptoms. The urine may be cloudy, from the presence of the bacteria and can also be dark, or even "coke coloured", due to the presence of blood. Lab testing of the urine will reveal the presence of bacteria and white blood cells from the immune system trying to fight the infection. Symptoms can be mild or severe, with a sudden or a delayed onset. Development of fever and lower back pain signal that the kidney is affected, and you should seek immediate medical attention. The symptoms of interstitial cystitis are the same but are usually recurring and lab testing is negative for the presence of bacteria.
Causes of UTI's
There are a number of factors that can predispose an individual to bladder infections. The shape and location of the urethra can contribute to the risk of developing infection. The urethra is the small tube that connects the bladder to the outside world. In women the opening of the urethra is between the clitoris and the vagina, and in men it exits at the tip of the penis. If the urethra becomes irritated it can swell slightly, which restricts proper urine flow and can allow bacteria to accumulate. Many things can irritate the urethra including friction from tight clothing or sexual intercourse, allergic contact, and even external infections like STI's (sexually transmitted infections) or yeast infections. Ultimately, any way that bacteria can get into the urethra and overgrow is a risk for a UTI. Douches, lubricants, latex condoms, spermicides and seminal fluid can also cause bladder irritation.
How to reduce your risk
To prevent infections, it is important to keep the area clean by cleansing the genitals carefully with gentle soap and warm water. Be sure to use clean, breathable, cotton underwear to help prevent infection. Avoid the use of perfumed or coloured hygiene products, including toilet paper and feminine hygiene products. Women should be sure to wipe front to back after using the washroom. Both sexes should be sure to urinate as soon as possible after sexual intercourse to help flush any bacteria out of the urethra. Try to reduce other risk factors for infection, such as: antibiotic use, oral contraceptive use, catheter use, sexually transmitted diseases, stress and poor nutrition. Exercise the bladder by contracting the bladder muscles as you would to stop the flow of urine. Repeat this several times a day to help tighten the muscles around the urethra to help keep it sealed.
Benefits of Tinctures
Capsules, soft gels and tablets are very popular. Tinctures, however, have many advantages over these modes of delivery. The bio-availability of tinctures is very high in comparison, because unlike pills tinctures don't rely on digestion to break them down. Tinctures are readily absorbed by the body, beginning their work in the bloodstream almost as soon as they enter the mouth. Which is a very significant benefit. Note also that:
Tinctures can be applied externally as well as internally
Tinctures can be stored for long periods of time, even years, without loss of effectiveness
Tinctures can be taken relatively accurately because they are administered in drops
Why are tinctures alcohol-based?
Not only is the alcohol in St. Francis tinctures indispensable for extracting the active ingredients of an herb, it is also needed to stabilize and preserve them. As well as limiting microbial activity, alcohol has the ability to inhibit enzymatic or hydrolytic reactions in plant extracts.
Alcohol plays the role of a carrier substance conveying active ingredients within the body. Beyond that, it has been scientifically proven that small amounts of alcohol actually enhance the immune system and its defenses.
The amount of alcohol taken in an average dose of tincture, you'll be surprised to learn, is about the same as what you'd find in an overly ripe banana!
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a colonization of at least one part of the urinary tract by an infectious agent. These can occur in either sex, although they are far more common in women. The most common infection is called cystitis, and is an irritation of the urinary bladder caused by infection. In more serious cases, this infection can eventually travel up to the kidneys and cause a condition called nephritis, or can travel down to the prostate and cause prostatitis in men. The most common cause of urinary tract infections are bacteria, although they can also be caused by yeast or viruses.
Cystitis
When the bladder becomes infected and inflamed, it creates a condition known as cystitis (bladder infection). Bacteria are the most common cause of cystitis and one species in particular: E. coli (Escherichia coli). E. coli is normally found in the human digestive tract, where it aids in digestion, but when it grows in other areas it will cause an infection. Other bacteria, yeast and viruses can also infect the bladder, causing similar symptoms. Interstitial cystitis is a chronic inflammation of the inner lining of the bladder wall. Its exact cause is unknown but it is usually non-infectious and occurs subsequent to several cystitis episodes.
Symptoms
The most common symptoms of cystitis are urinary frequency and urgency with burning pain on urination. Emptying the bladder may not relieve the symptoms. The urine may be cloudy, from the presence of the bacteria and can also be dark, or even "coke coloured", due to the presence of blood. Lab testing of the urine will reveal the presence of bacteria and white blood cells from the immune system trying to fight the infection. Symptoms can be mild or severe, with a sudden or a delayed onset. Development of fever and lower back pain signal that the kidney is affected, and you should seek immediate medical attention. The symptoms of interstitial cystitis are the same but are usually recurring and lab testing is negative for the presence of bacteria.
Causes of UTI's
There are a number of factors that can predispose an individual to bladder infections. The shape and location of the urethra can contribute to the risk of developing infection. The urethra is the small tube that connects the bladder to the outside world. In women the opening of the urethra is between the clitoris and the vagina, and in men it exits at the tip of the penis. If the urethra becomes irritated it can swell slightly, which restricts proper urine flow and can allow bacteria to accumulate. Many things can irritate the urethra including friction from tight clothing or sexual intercourse, allergic contact, and even external infections like STI's (sexually transmitted infections) or yeast infections. Ultimately, any way that bacteria can get into the urethra and overgrow is a risk for a UTI. Douches, lubricants, latex condoms, spermicides and seminal fluid can also cause bladder irritation.
How to reduce your risk
To prevent infections, it is important to keep the area clean by cleansing the genitals carefully with gentle soap and warm water. Be sure to use clean, breathable, cotton underwear to help prevent infection. Avoid the use of perfumed or coloured hygiene products, including toilet paper and feminine hygiene products. Women should be sure to wipe front to back after using the washroom. Both sexes should be sure to urinate as soon as possible after sexual intercourse to help flush any bacteria out of the urethra. Try to reduce other risk factors for infection, such as: antibiotic use, oral contraceptive use, catheter use, sexually transmitted diseases, stress and poor nutrition. Exercise the bladder by contracting the bladder muscles as you would to stop the flow of urine. Repeat this several times a day to help tighten the muscles around the urethra to help keep it sealed.
Benefits of Tinctures
Capsules, soft gels and tablets are very popular. Tinctures, however, have many advantages over these modes of delivery. The bio-availability of tinctures is very high in comparison, because unlike pills tinctures don't rely on digestion to break them down. Tinctures are readily absorbed by the body, beginning their work in the bloodstream almost as soon as they enter the mouth. Which is a very significant benefit. Note also that:
Tinctures can be applied externally as well as internally
Tinctures can be stored for long periods of time, even years, without loss of effectiveness
Tinctures can be taken relatively accurately because they are administered in drops
Why are tinctures alcohol-based?
Not only is the alcohol in St. Francis tinctures indispensable for extracting the active ingredients of an herb, it is also needed to stabilize and preserve them. As well as limiting microbial activity, alcohol has the ability to inhibit enzymatic or hydrolytic reactions in plant extracts.
Alcohol plays the role of a carrier substance conveying active ingredients within the body. Beyond that, it has been scientifically proven that small amounts of alcohol actually enhance the immune system and its defenses.
The amount of alcohol taken in an average dose of tincture, you'll be surprised to learn, is about the same as what you'd find in an overly ripe banana!
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