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Bearberry (Uva-ursi)
Bearberry (Uva-ursi)
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BASIC INFORMATIONBiological name (genus and species):
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Leaves
Chemicals this herb contains:
Arbutin
Ericolin
Gallic acid
Hydroquinolone
Malic acid
Quercetin
Tannins (See Glossary)
Ursolic acid
Volatile oils (See Glossary)
KNOWN EFFECTS
Shrinks urinary tissues.
Prevents secretion of fluids.
Relieves urinary pain.
Helps body dispose of excess fluid by increasing amount of
urine produced.
Interferes with absorption of iron and other minerals when
taken internally.
Miscellaneous information:
Bearberry turns urine green.
UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS
Boiled, bruised leaves:
Act as a sedative.
Relieve nausea.
Decrease ringing in ears.
Treat breathing problems.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if you:
Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan pregnancy in
the near future.
Consult your doctor if you:
Take this herb for any medical problem that doesn't improve in
2 weeks. There may be safer, more-effective treatments.
Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin,
laxatives, cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals,
amino acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription
drugs.
Pregnancy:
Problems in pregnant women taking small or usual amounts have
not been proved. But the chance of problems does exist. Don't
use unless prescribed by your doctor.
Breast-feeding:
Problems in breast-fed infants of lactating mothers taking
small or usual amounts have not been proved. But the chance of
problems does exist. Don't use unless prescribed by your doctor.
Infants and children:
Treating infants and children under 2 with any herbal
preparation is hazardous.
Others:
No contraindications if you are not pregnant and do not take
amounts larger than manufacturer's recommended dosage.
Storage:
Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from
children.
Safe dosage:
At present no "safe" dosage has been established.
TOXICITY
Rated relatively safe when taken in appropriate quantities for
short periods of time.
ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS
None expected
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From Complete Guide to Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements by H. Winter Griffith, M.D. Copyright by Putnam Publishing
Group. Electronic rights by Medical Data Exchange.
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