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Bearberry - Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi

Monograph
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Accepted Names (English)

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Bear-grape(common)Bearberry(common)Kinnikinnick(common)Uva ursi(common)Arctostaphylos uva-ursi(proper)

Accepted Names (French)

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Bousserole(common)Kinnikinnick(common)Raisin d'ours(common)Uva ursi(common)Arctostaphylos uva-ursi(proper)

Approved Health Claims

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  • (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)

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  • 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

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PopulationDose RangeFrequency
Adults 18 years and older
Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine/Used in Herbal Medicine
0.3–1.33 gramsper day
Adults 18 years and older
Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine/Used in Herbal Medicine
1.5–8 gramsper day
Adults 18 years and older
Used in Herbal Medicine (non-traditional claim only)
100–210 milligramsper day
Adults 18 years and older
Used in Herbal Medicine (non-traditional claim only)
500–700 milligramsper day

Cautions & Contraindications

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cautionAsk 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

Ingredients Covered

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