Bearberry - Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi
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single · Oral
Accepted Names (English)
5Bear-grape(common)Bearberry(common)Kinnikinnick(common)Uva ursi(common)Arctostaphylos uva-ursi(proper)
Accepted Names (French)
5Bousserole(common)Kinnikinnick(common)Raisin d'ours(common)Uva ursi(common)Arctostaphylos uva-ursi(proper)
Approved Health Claims
1- (Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine (as a mild diuretic) to help relieve symptoms associated with mild recurrent lower urinary tract infections, such as burning sensation and/or frequent urination
Approved Health Claims (Français)
1- Utilisé (traditionnellement) en phytothérapie (comme diurétique léger) pour aider à soulager les symptômes associés aux infections récurrentes légères des voies urinaires inférieures, tels que la sensation de brûlement et/ou les mictions fréquentes
Approved Dose Ranges
4| Population | Dose Range | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
Adults 18 years and older Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine/Used in Herbal Medicine | 0.3–1.33 grams | per day |
Adults 18 years and older Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine/Used in Herbal Medicine | 1.5–8 grams | per day |
Adults 18 years and older Used in Herbal Medicine (non-traditional claim only) | 100–210 milligrams | per day |
Adults 18 years and older Used in Herbal Medicine (non-traditional claim only) | 500–700 milligrams | per day |
Cautions & Contraindications
3cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have a liver disorder, fever, painful urination (dysuria), spasms, or blood in urineApplies to: Products providing 60 milligrams or more of dried leaves and/or products providing 20 milligrams or more of Arbutin, per day
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsenApplies to: All products
contraindicationDo not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
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