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Main Uses:
Nutritionally beneficial for a healthy urinary tract.
It contains the hydroquinone, arbutain, an anti-bacterial, anti-septic.
In a study of the adhesion of microbes on host cells (decisive in the development of Gram-negative microbe-induced infections) it was determined that urinary tract infections can be prevented by inducing surface hydrophobicity of the microbial cell (i.e. preventing bacteria from adhering to urinary system membranes).
The influence of aqueous extracts prepared from bearberry leaves on hydrophobicity of forty E. coli and twenty Acinetobacter baumannii strains was investigated and it was found that the decoction of bearberry remarkably increased the hydrophobicity of both microbial species. Interestingly, this study also found that the bactericidal action of the tea was relatively low.
However, another study found that the extract of bearberry leaf possessed a remarkable bacteriostatic activity on ten Helicobacter pylori strains. The researchers of this study concluded that tannic acid seemed to be the component of bearberry aqueous extracts with the highest activity to decrease cell surface hydrophobicity as well as in antibacterial activity against H. pylori. Bearberry leaf extract and arbutin are also therapeutic against immuno-inflammation (such as that sometimes related to painful bone and joint inflammations).
Other Traditional Uses:
Alkaline-forming (urine)
Allergic reaction-type hypersensitivity
Anti-bacterial
Anti-inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Antiseptic
Arthritis
Bladder Catarrh (Mucous)
Bladder diseases
Bladder infections
Candida albicans infections
Contact dermatitis
Contains the hydroquinone, arbutain
Cystitis
Digestive tract inflammations
Gastroenteritis
Healthy urinary tract
Immuno-inflammation (Bone and Joint, etc.)
Inflammation (Lower Urinary Tract)
Kidney Catarrh (Mucous)
Kidney diseases
Kidney inflammation
Kidney stones ¿ relieve pain
Laxative - mild
Nephritis
Prostatitis
Uric acid accumulation ¿ helps reduce
Urinary conditions
Urinary tract infection
Weight-loss aid
Contra-Indications:
Allergy or hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
Do not use if you have a kidney disorder or irritated digestive condition.
Warnings:
Rated relatively safe when taken in appropriate quantities for short periods of time.
Do not use large doses for more than 1 week unless under the supervision of your health care professional. Unfortunately, hydroquinone is also a liver toxin, carcinogen, and irritant. For this reason, uva ursi is not recommended for long-term use.
Overuse may promote liver damage.
When taken for any ailments if symptoms persist for more than three weeks consult your doctor or herbal practitioner.
Treating infants and children under 2 with any herbal preparation may be hazardous. Always consult with your doctor or herbal practitioner.
Interactions:
May interact with herbs and other drugs that acidify the urine. May interfere with absorption of iron and other minerals.
There are no other known interactions; however, with the proliferation of available drugs it is always advisable to consult your doctor or health care professional before taking this or any other supplements.
Pregnancy & Lactation:
Do not use if pregnant. It is always advisable to consult with your doctor or herbal practitioner before taking any medication or supplements. Problems in breast-fed infants of lactating mothers when mother takes small or usual amounts have not been proved. It is however always advisable to consult with your doctor or herbal practitioner.
Side Effects ¿ Only With Mega Doses:
Bearberry may turn urine green.
May interfere with absorption of iron and other minerals.
No other side effects expected if you are beyond childhood, basically healthy and do not exceed recommended dosage but always consult with your doctor before taking this or any medical drugs, herbs or nutritional supplements. Particularly if suffering from a serious health condition or on any medication or treatment.
Over Dosage: Accidental overdose such as child ingesting a whole bottle. As a safety precaution obtain immediate medical assistance.
