Uva ursi | Arctostaphylos uva ursi | Bearberry |Mountain cranberry

Uva ursi tincture has historically been used for*:

Lower urinary tract infections, esp. cystitis

Urinary stones or gravel

Bladder and kidney infections

Blood in the urine

Side effects and contraindications:

Avoid Uva ursi in pregnancy and lactation as excessive use may cause nausea, vomiting and tinnitus due to the high levels of tannins

Bearberry works best in alkaline urine, therefore do not use alongside treatments that would make the urine acidic

The high tannin levels may interfere with the absorption of various nutrients and long term use should be avoided.

Not suitable for children under 12.

Active Compounds:

Uva ursi tincture contains arbutin, which is a phenolic glycoside compound that is converted to hydroquinone in alkaline urine and is responsible for its antiseptic properties.  It has been shown to be effective against E. coli a common cause of UTI’s; tannins, which give Uva ursi its astringent properties; flavonoids and resin

.Adult Tincture Dosage:

Take 1.5-3ml of tincture three times a day (based on 1:3 herb to alcohol ratio)

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