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Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
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.
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.
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. Key active compounds include Arbutin, Methylarbutin, Ursolic acid.
Arbutin, along with Methylarbutin and Ursolic acid, are the primary bioactive compounds in Uva Ursi. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways.
Urinary tract infections
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Cystitis
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Urethritis
Mild kidney inflammation
Urinary tract antiseptic
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Kidney stone remedy
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Diuretic
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Astringent
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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