Nutritional Guide

Why you need it?

Hydroquinone derived from arbutin (main active ingredient in the herb) and methylarbutin is a powerful anti-bacterial agent and is thought to be responsible for Uva-Ursi's ability to treat urinary tract infections, even though this has not yet been confirmed by double blind human trials.

Parts Used:

The leaves and berries.

Constituents:

The glycoside arbutin is the main active constituent in Uva-Ursi and comprises up to 10% of the plant by weight.

Precautions

GRAS - Generally recognized as safe. No adverse reactions, side effects or overdose symptoms expected when taken within the recommended amounts.

In rare cases minor cramping, nausea, or vomiting.

Should not be taken by pregnant or breastfeeding women. Children younger than 12 should not be given Uva-Ursi except when recommended by a health professional.

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