Uva ursi, also known as bearberry, is a traditional folk therapy that has been used by Native Americans for hundreds of years and is mainly used for bladder and urinary tract infections. In small doses in a short period of time, the uva ursi formulation is generally considered safe. However, at larger doses, uva ursi may be toxic and cause liver damage. Before taking uva ursi in any form, consult your doctor and a professional Chinese medicine or natural remedy.
Uva ursi plants. (Source: siur / iStock / Getty Images) Uva Ursi
Uva ursi is an evergreen shrub native to North America, Europe, Siberia and Himalayas Alpine forest in the mountains. Uva ursi produces small, acidic red berries, which are the favorite of many bear species, which is its nickname. Hao ver, berries are not used for medicinal purposes; on the contrary, the leaves of the uva ursi shrub are the main ingredients of herbal preparations. The leaves are usually comminuted into fine powder and placed in capsules, but the leaves can also be soaked in hot water to produce a herbal infusion.
Medicinal
leaves of uva ursi According to "Principles and Practices of Phytotherapy: Modern Herbs", shrubs contain a variety of phytochemicals with antioxidant and antibacterial properties, especially called A compound of arbutin and hydroquinone. These properties help fight infections and reduce tissue damage, and explain why traditional therapists use uva ursi to treat bladder and urinary tract infections. Uva ursi l eaves also contain tannins, which have a strong astringent effect and help reduce inflammation. Appropriate studies of the effects of uva ursi on patients with genitourinary infections should be conducted before any recommendations are made.
Warning
Hydroquinone, a component of uva ursi leaves, high dose toxic According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, it can cause severe liver damage. Therefore, uva ursi should be taken only in a short period of time, no more than five days, and no more than five times a year. The recommended adult dose is 2 to 5 mg of dried herbs per day for up to 5 days. Under any conditionChildren should not be given uva ursi. Others who should not take uva ursi include pregnant or lactating women, as well as women with high blood pressure, Crohn's disease, stomach ulcers, digestive problems, kidney problems or liver disease.
Side effects
Ingestion of uva can have a negative effect. Ursi is usually mild, including nausea, vomiting, irritability and insomnia. Symptoms of liver damage include yellowing of the skin and eyes, a condition known as jaundice, and elevated liver enzymes detectable by blood tests. If you experience any negative side effects after taking uva ursi, please contact your doctor.
