Uva Ursi Tea

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Uva Ursi, a bit of a tongue twister to say - also goes by the names of bearberry, hog berry and bear grape (bears love the fruit of this plant, hence the name). This herb focuses o n Urinary Tract Disorders, and the surrounding regions of the body such as the Kidney, Urethra, Bladder, and so on. A common naturopathic blend to treat painful urination includes Uva Ursi, Hops and Peppermint. How Uva Ursi works is that it can reduce bacteria in urine, along with reducing swelling in above mentioned areas, and having a drying effect on the surrounding tissues.Note that this should be taken one week at a time on and offas prolonged use may lead to kidney irritation due to hydroquinone. organically grown Bulgaria Health Benefits This herb has a focus on mainly... Painful urination Kidney, Bladder, and surrounding areas Reducing swelling and infection in the above mentioned areas Brewing The general consensus is soak 3 grams of dried leaves in 5 ounces (150ml) of water for 12 hours for no more than 5 days at a time. While beneficial to the liver, it can hurt the kidneys if taken for too long unfortunately. Cautionary Not to be used on children, if you have thin retinas, or if pregnant. Show more