Uva ursi has a history of use by native North Americans and indigenous peoples worldwide as a remedy for urinary tract infections. Its use was common prior to the discovery of sulfa drugs and antibiotics for urinary tract infections and other related ailments.
The therapeutic qualities of uva ursi can be attributed to several compounds that include arbutin and hydroquinone. Uva ursi also contains tannins that have astringent qualities to shrink mucous membranes in the body; this helps reduce inflammation and fight infection. Uva ursi is also useful for the treatment of hemorrhoids and various post-partum infections.
Certified organic uva ursi in liquid extract form is a convenient and bioavailable form of this versatile herb for use in the treatment of various infections including frequent infections of the urinary tract.
Uva ursi has a history of use by native North Americans and indigenous people’s world wide as a remedy for urinary tract infections. Its use was common prior to the discovery of sulfa drugs and antibiotics for urinary tract infections and other related ailments.
The therapeutic qualities of Uva ursi can be attributed to several compounds that include arbutin and hydroquinone. Uva ursi also contains tannins that have astringent qualities to shrink mucous membranes in the body, this helps reduce inflammation and fight infection. Uva ursi is also useful for the treatment of hemorrhoids and various post partum infections.
Certified organic Uva ursi in liquid extract form is a convenient and bio-available form of this versatile herb for use in the treatment of various infections including frequent infections of the urinary tract.
Ingredients:
Extract of Uva Ursi Leaf with grain alcohol (25%) and distilled water.