Uva Ursi vs Goldenrod Solidago

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.

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

Arbutin, Methylarbutin, Ursolic acid, Tannins, Gallic acid

leiocarposide, virgaureosides, rutin, quercetin

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

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

Urinary tract infections, Cystitis, Urethritis, Mild kidney inflammation

Diuretic, Urinary antiseptic, Anti-inflammatory, Antilithic

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

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

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

Edema from cardiac or renal failure, Kidney disease

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

Diuretic effects, Rare allergic reactions in Asteraceae-sensitive