A Great Diruretic!

Used as a kidney herb. Uva Ursi by Nature’s Science is great for treating bladder infections, kidney stones, incontinence and  other similar ailments.  It has been used as a mouth rinse to soothe cold sores and canker sores. Uva Ursi by Nature’s Science also can control sugar levels in diabetes.

The chief constituent of Uva Ursi iby Nature’s Science is a glycoside called arbutin.  This is what is responsible for its diuretic action.  During its excretion arbutin produces an antiseptic effect on the urinary mucous membrane.  Tannic acid is also contained in the leaves.  This herb also helps to keep the pH balance of urine from being too acid.  It actually strengthens the lining of the urinary tract and helps to relieve any inflammation in the system.  It has a direct sedative effect on the bladder walls. Allantoin, also found in Uva Ursi by Nature’s Science spurs the healing of wounds.  For chronic inflammation of the bladder or kidneys Uva Ursi had no equal.

Uva Ursi has been used to correct bedwetting, bladder diseases, cystitis, kidney congestion, incontinence, and infections of the kidneys and urinary tract.  It is also believed to have the ability to dissolve kidney stones.  Besides the kidneys and the bladder, Uva Ursi will also cleanse the spleen.

Due to the close proximity of the prostrate in men this herb has also been used for prostrate remedies.  It is also good when used as a post-partum remedy to prevent infections.  It can be added right to the afterbirth bath water and will help with hemorrhoids, skin splits, and inflammation.

Besides dissolving calculi in the kidneys, it has been found that Uva Ursi is additionally helpful in dissolving crystals in other bodies as well.  Therefore, it has been used for arthritis and other painful joint problems.

Uva Ursi is suppose to cause the uterus to contract and is not advised to be taken by pregnant women.  I do know women who have used this herb during pregnancy with no problems.

Because of the high tannin content is it also recommended that it not be taken by children under 2.

Each Serving of Uva Ursi by Nature’s Science contains 500mg per capsule.