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Epigaea repens
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
This herb is NOT recommended while breastfeeding as effects on infants are unknown.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
Low creeping evergreen of North American woodlands; flowers are the state flower of Massachusetts; used by Indigenous peoples for kidney conditions.
Low creeping evergreen of North American woodlands; flowers are the state flower of Massachusetts; used by Indigenous peoples for kidney conditions. Key active compounds include arbutin, tannins, flavonoids.
arbutin, along with tannins and flavonoids, are the primary bioactive compounds in Trailing Arbutus. The specific pharmacological pathways require further study, though traditional use supports its efficacy.
Urinary antiseptic via arbutin
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Diuretic
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Astringent
Kidney and bladder conditions
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Urinary tract infections
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Uterine conditions
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Used by Iroquois and Potawatomi peoples
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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