Goldenrod Solidago vs Uva Ursi

European goldenrod, one of the most important urinary herbs in traditional European medicine. Used for urinary infections, kidney stones, edema, and wound healing.

Uva ursi is an evergreen shrub found in northern latitudes, long used by Native Americans and European herbalists for urinary tract conditions. Its primary active compound, arbutin, is converted to hydroquinone in alkaline urine, providing antiseptic action specifically in the urinary tract.

leiocarposide, virgaureosides, rutin, quercetin

Arbutin, Methylarbutin, Ursolic acid, Tannins, Gallic acid

Treat urinary infections, Kidney stone flushing, Edema reduction, Wound healing

Urinary tract antiseptic, Kidney stone remedy, Diuretic, Astringent, Wound healing

Diuretic, Urinary antiseptic, Anti-inflammatory, Antilithic

Urinary tract infections, Cystitis, Urethritis, Mild kidney inflammation

6-12g dried herb as tea or 3ml tincture 3x daily

400-800mg standardized extract (20% arbutin) 3 times daily for up to 1 week

Edema from cardiac or renal failure, Kidney disease

Kidney disease, Pregnancy, Children under 12, Liver disease, Long-term use (hydroquinone toxicity)

Diuretic effects, Rare allergic reactions in Asteraceae-sensitive

Nausea, Green-brown urine discoloration, GI upset, Liver toxicity (chronic use), Allergic reactions