Herbal Remedies ~ Uva Ursi

Uva Ursi Arctostapholys uva-ursi (Blueberry Family)

This plant has diuretic and antiseptic properties that is useful for relieving urinary tract pain. It has been widely used to treat bladder and kidney infections

Uva Ursi is very useful for reducing accumulations of uric acid in the body which helps relieve pain from kidney stones.

This is one of the most effective natural urinary antiseptics, and has been used traditionally in herbal medicine to disinfect and astringe the urinary tract in cases of acute and chronic cystitis and urethritis.

Berries and leaves are used medicinally as capsules, tablets or teas.

CAUTIONS: Should be avoided by those with peptic or duudenal ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease or chronic kidney disease or infection.

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