Uva Ursi

A low-growing evergreen shrub whose name means 'bear's grape' in Latin — bears do eat the red berries, but the leaf is the part used medicinally. One of the oldest documented urinary tract herbs in Eu...

• Traditional And Modern Use As A Urinary Tract Antiseptic — For Urinary Tract Infections And Inflammation
• Active Ingredient (Arbutin) Becomes Hydroquinone In Alkaline Urine, Which Has Antimicrobial Action
• Mild Diuretic Action
• Approved By Germany's Commission E For Inflammation Of The Urinary Tract

Note Limit continuous use to 1 to 2 weeks — long-term use can stress the liver and kidneys Note Skip in children under 12 — limited safety data