Common Names:
Uva Ursi, Bearberry, Kinnikinnik, Hogberry, Rockberry, Beargrape, Manzanita.
Parts Used:
Leaves.
Historical Uses:
Used for centuries for its medicinal properties, Uva Ursi has been listed in The United States Pharmacopoeia since 1820 for its wide use as urinary tract antiseptics and diuretics.1 It has been used as a laxative and is believed to be effective in the treatment of urinary inflammation, acute and chronic cystitis (bladder inflammation), urethritis, gonorrhea and bladder calculi.2,3
Contraindications:
Avoid using Uva Ursi during pregnancy.
Adverse reactions:
Avoid using over prolonged periods. Uva Ursi may impart a green color to urine.
Dosage:
10 to 40 drops three times per day as needed. In order for Uva Ursi to be fully effective, urine needs to be alkaline. Alkaline urine will be maintained by consumption of a diet rich in vegetables, fruit, fruit juices, potatoes, etc. Drink six to eight glasses of liquid per day to ease elimination and prevent renal calculi.
References:
The Lawrence Review of Natural Products;
Varro E. Tyler, PhD, Herbs of Choice The therapeutic Use of Phytomedicinals, PPP, NY, 1994;
Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990;
S. Talalaj & Dr A.S. Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects, Hill of Content, Melbourne, 1989.
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1 Varro E. Tyler, PhD, Herbs of Choice The therapeutic Use of Phytomedicinals, PPP, NY, 1994, p.79
2 S.Talalaj & Dr A.S.Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects,Hill of Content,Melbourne, 1989,p.60
3 Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990, p.216.
This information is not intended to substitute medical advice regarding medical problems, diagnosis, treatments or healing of diseases or other physical and mental problems. This work is about historical observations and historical information relating to herbs. It is not the author's intention to establish prescriptions and/or diagnosis. The author and publisher deny responsibility in case of auto-prescription without former authorization of a physician.
