KWD: 19529 3.59Uva UrsiUva Ursi Is Also Called Bearberry Because The Bears Are So Fond Of Its Bright Red Or Pink Berries. Uva Ursi (Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi) Is An Evergreen Shrub Used In The Past To Heal Urinary Tract Infections. The Leaf Is Used For Medicinal Purposes. It Was Used As A Beverage Tea In Some Parts In Russia. The Berries Were Used As Help In Attaining Weigh-loss. It Is Commonly Used For Infections Of All Parts Of The Body Due To Its Astringent Action. Uva Ursi Comes In Various Formulations Such As Teas, Tinctures, Capsules And Extracts. This Plant Is Founding The Colder Northern Climates From North America To Asia. In Europe, This Is Popular In Treating Urinary Tract Inflammation. Uva Ursi Contains An Antiseptic Compound Called Arbutin, Which The Body Converts Into Hydroquinone, A Substance That Has Astringent And Bacteria-killing Powers. Uva Ursi Is Effective In Fighting Urinary Tract Infection If The Urine Is Alkaline. In Order To Maintain An Alkaline PH In Your Urine, You Need To Consume Plenty Of Dairy Products And Non-citrus Fruits. Avoid Taking Uva Ursi With Substances That Acidify The Urine Such As Citrus Fruits, Tomatoes And Vitamin C Supplements. Aside From Its Antiseptic And Astringent Components, Uva Ursi May Also Promote Urination Which Could Flush Out Bacteria. There Are No Known Drugs Or Nutrient Interactions Connected With Uva Ursi. If You Feel A Frequent Urge To Urinate And A Burning Sensation, Consult A Doctor If The Symptoms Continue For More Than 24 To 36 Hours Because This Can Cause Serious Complications Such As Kidney Problems. Some People With Sensitive Stomachs Can Experience Nausea And Vomiting If Taking Uva Ursi. But This Rarely Occurs. The Herb Is Relatively Safe To Use At Recommended Doses. High Doses Can Cause Greenish-brown Urine Discoloration. Taking Excessive Amounts Of Uva Ursi Such As Ten Times Greater Than The Recommended Amount Can Cause Vomiting, Ringing In The Ears, Shortness Of Breath, Convulsions And Collapse. Liver Damage Is A Possibility For Excessive Dosage At Extended Periods Of Time. People With Kidney Disease, Pregnant Women And Lactating Mothers Should Not Take Large Doses Of Uva Ursi Since Information About Its Safety With Some Conditions Could Not Be Ascertained. Large Doses May Cause Uterine Contractions During Pregnancy. It Is Also Advisable Not To Take Uva Ursi Beyond 7 To 10 Days And Limit The Use Of Uva Ursi To Not More Than 5 Cycles Per Year. For Standard Intake Of Uva Ursi, The German Commission E Monograph Recommends To Teaspoon (3 Grams) Of Uva Ursi Added To About 5 Ounces (150 Ml) Of Boiling Water. Then This Concoction Is Drunk Three To Four Times Daily. Alcohol-based Tinctures Require 1 Teaspoon (5 Ml) Three Times Per Day. Standardized Extracts In Capsules Or Tablets With 20 Arbutin Needs 700 To 1000 Mg Three Times Per Day. Uva Ursi Use Should Be Not More Than 14 Days. To Be Sure That You Maintain An Alkaline Urine, Take About 1 Teaspoons (6-8 Grams) Of Sodium Bicarbonate (baking Soda) Mixed With A Glass Of Water, Taken For No More Than 14 Days. Uva Ursi Should Not Be Taken Without Consulting A Doctor First.
