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Bearberry

Botanicals / Herbs

Also known as: Uva ursi
Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Arctostaphylos uva ursi

Found 10 oral actions for Bearberry

  • Action - Diuretic RatingRatingRatingRating

    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 RatingRatingRating

    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 RatingRatingRating

    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 RatingRatingRating

    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 RatingRating

    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 RatingRating

    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 RatingRating

    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.

  • Action - Antilithic (kidney stones) RatingRating

    Bearberry is an antilithic for kidney stones; may help to expel kidney stones; prevents kidney stone formation. Take dried bearberry leaves daily, containing 400-700 mg of arbutin, in divided doses with meals, for a maximum of 2 weeks.

  • Action - Hemostatic RatingRating

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

  • Action - Oxytocic Rating

    Bearberry is an oxytocic; facilitates labor and childbirth. Take dried bearberry leaves daily, containing 400-700 mg of arbutin, in divided doses with meals, for a maximum of 2 weeks.

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