Uva Ursi (Bearberry)
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
A traditional urinary antiseptic (arbutin/hydroquinone) for short-term bladder support.
Traditional use (indigenous-americas, european-folk): A traditional urinary antiseptic (arbutin/hydroquinone) for short-term bladder support.
A traditional urinary antiseptic (arbutin/hydroquinone) for short-term bladder support.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A traditional urinary antiseptic (arbutin/hydroquinone) for short-term bladder support.
Evidence strength: limited human.
- See the evidence level above
- Short-term use only; hydroquinone can stress the liver; not for pregnancy.
- Pregnancy
- Kidney disease
- Long-term use
Short-term use only; hydroquinone can stress the liver; not for pregnancy.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
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