A. Vogel Cystoforce - Bladder Formula Details Traditional herbal medicine to relieve urinary tract irritations through its astringent and diuretic properties. Sugar-, gluten- and lactose-free Bladder problems and urinary tract irritations are debilitating. A.Vogel Cystoforce relieves these ailments thanks to its astringent and diuretic properties. Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) Echinacea (see Echinaforce’s information sheet) is known for its effect on the immune system. In this formula, it is used to increase the immune system's response and improve the body’s defense mechanisms. The German Commission E acknowledges its benefits in cases of: chronic infections of the lower urinary tract. Uva Ursi (Arctostaphylos uva ursi) Uva Ursi (also known as Bearberry) acts as an anti-inflammatory for the urinary tract and as a mild diuretic. It also has the reputation of dissolving kidney stones (litholytic). This effect has been demonstrated in vivo.(1) Uva Ursi’s active ingredients are arbutine, methylarbutine, hydroquinones, flavonoids and tannins. Arbutine and hydroquinones have proven urinary antiseptic properties. Uva Ursi is effective against many of the bacteria responsible for urinary infections.(2) The German Commission E acknowledges its benefits in cases of: inflammatory disorders of the efferent urinary tract.
