Used for urinary tract infections. Used for initial outbreaks of genital herpes and venereal warts. Acts to tone the mucus membranes of the urinary tract. The European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy highly recommends Uva Ursi for use with uncomplicated infections of the urinary tract such as cystitis. Until the development of sulfa antibiotics, arbutin, the principal active component in Uva Ursi, was frequently prescribed as a urinary antiseptic. Suggested Dosage or Use: Take 6-12 drops in liquid or under the tongue, 1-3 times/day. Ingredients: Uva Ursi, R/O Water, 12% Alcohol. Warnings: Uva Ursi is very high in tannins and should not be used for more than 2-3 days as it will cause irritation in the stomach lining and the kidneys. Also, the hydroquinone is poisonous. Do not use during pregnancy because high quantities act as a vasoconstrictor to the uterus and may cut down circulation. Botanical Name: Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi, also known as Bearberry. References: School of Natural Healing -- John Christopher, BiWorld Publishers, Inc: Provo, UT, 1976. The New Age Herbalist -- Richard Mabey. Medicinal Plants of the Pacific Northwest -- Michael Moore. The Way of Herbs -- Michael Tierra, Unity Press: Santa Cruz, CA 1980. Brand: American Health & Herbs Uva Ursi (Bearberry) Tincture 2 fl. oz., 100% Organic

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