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ARCTOSTAPHYLOS UVA-URSI

AVA URSI LEAVES

A small evergreen shrub of moors and mountains, also known as bearberry. The leaves are astringent and have a high tannin content.

USES

 For cystitis, together with soothing herbal remedies such as marshmallow.

 With horsetail or nettle for irritable bladder with persistent frequency.

 With lady’s mantle or shepherd’s purse for thick, white vaginal discharges.

 Take along with agrimony for diarrhea.

PROPERTIES

 Diuretic

 Urinary antiseptic

 Astringent

NOTES AND DOSAGES

 For tea, use 1 teaspoon dried leaves to 1 cup water and infuse for 10 minutes.

 For acute cystitis, take 1 cup of tea, or 1 teaspoon of tincture, 2 or 3 times daily for up to a week.

 Take in combination with the suggested herbs for long-term use.

CAUTION

Do not use during pregnancy or breast-feeding, or during kidney disease. Do not use for more than two weeks without consulting a professional herbalist.