Bearberry

Oral Uses

• Cystitis

  Bearberry is an antibacterial; eliminates bacteria in urinary system; used for treatment. Take dried bearberry leaves daily, containing 400-700 mg of arbutin, in divided doses with meals, for a maximum of 2 weeks. Do not use it with cranberry or vitamin C.

• Bed-wetting

  Bearberry may reduce bed-wetting. Take dried bearberry leaves daily, containing 400-700 mg of arbutin, in divided doses with meals, for a maximum of 2 weeks.

• Dysentery

  Bearberry is an astringent; alleviates diarrhea. Take dried bearberry leaves daily, containing 400-700 mg of arbutin, in divided doses with meals, for a maximum of 2 weeks.

• Gonorrhea

  Bearberry is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Take dried bearberry leaves daily, containing 400-700 mg of arbutin, in divided doses with meals, for a maximum of 2 weeks.

• Kidney stones

  Bearberry is an antilithic for kidney stones and a diuretic; increases and promotes urine flow; may help to expel kidney stones. Take dried bearberry leaves daily, containing 400-700 mg of arbutin, in divided doses with meals, for a maximum of 2 weeks.

• Menorrhagia

  Bearberry is an astringent and hemostatic; reduces bleeding. Take dried bearberry leaves daily, containing 400-700 mg of arbutin, in divided doses with meals, for a maximum of 2 weeks.

• Syphilis

  Bearberry is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Take dried bearberry leaves daily, containing 400-700 mg of arbutin, in divided doses with meals, for a maximum of 2 weeks.

Oral Actions

• Action - Diuretic

  Bearberry is a diuretic; increases and promotes urine flow. Take dried bearberry leaves daily, containing 400-700 mg of arbutin, in divided doses with meals, for a maximum of 2 weeks.

• Action - Antibacterial

  Bearberry is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Take dried bearberry leaves daily, containing 400-700 mg of arbutin, in divided doses with meals, for a maximum of 2 weeks. Do not use it with cranberry or vitamin C.

• Action - Astringent

  Bearberry is an astringent; reduces secretions. Take dried bearberry leaves daily, containing 400-700 mg of arbutin, in divided doses with meals, for a maximum of 2 weeks.

• Action - Kidney tonic

  Bearberry is a kidney tonic; strengthens the kidney. Take dried bearberry leaves daily, containing 400-700 mg of arbutin, in divided doses with meals, for a maximum of 2 weeks.

• Action - Alterative

  Bearberry is an alterative; it is a detoxifier. Take dried bearberry leaves daily, containing 400-700 mg of arbutin, in divided doses with meals, for a maximum of 2 weeks.

• Action - Anti-inflammatory

  Bearberry is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take dried bearberry leaves daily, containing 400-700 mg of arbutin, in divided doses with meals, for a maximum of 2 weeks.

• Action - Anticatarrhal

  Bearberry is an anticatarrhal; promotes mucus elimination. Take dried bearberry leaves daily, containing 400-700 mg of arbutin, in divided doses with meals, for a maximum of 2 weeks.

Topical Uses

• Melasma

  Bearberry accelerates healing. Apply a topical preparation containing high concentration of arbutin (active ingredient of bearberry) 2-4 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Topical Actions

• Action - Antiseptic

  Bearberry is an antiseptic; prevents infection. Apply bearberry containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Recommended Dosage

Take dried bearberry leaves daily, containing 400-700 mg of arbutin, in divided doses with meals for a maximum of 2 weeks.

Cautions & Side Effects

Do not use it more than 2 weeks. Do not use if you are pregnant or nursing, in children or if you have hypertension, anxiety, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, liver or kidney conditions. Do not use vitamin C, cranberry or other acidic foods or supplements when using bearberry; they mat reduce its activity.
Overdoses may cause arrhythmia and insomnia.
Side effects: Rarely nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Available Forms

Bearberry is available in tablet, capsule, powder, tea, tincture or bulk forms.