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Actostaphylos Uva-ursi Bearberry (Chemical Constituents (Arbutin (primary…
Actostaphylos Uva-ursi
Bearberry
Synonyms
Uva-ursi
kinnikinnick
Arbutus
Parts Used and Preparation
Leaves
Solvents: alcohol, water
Chemical Constituents
Arbutin (primary diuretic)
In body: Arbutin + Water = Glucose + Hydrokinone + Methylhydrokinone
These 2 chemical have antibiotic effect in urinary mucous membrane
Methyl-Arbutin
Ericinol
Ursone
Gallic Acid
Hydroquinones
Tannic Acid
Therapeutic Action and Uses
Diuretic
Specific action on genitourinary organs
Good for gravel or ulceration in membrane
Solvent for calculi deposits
Works best in alkaline urine with low specific gravity, this can be stimulated with cranberry juice
Astringent
powerful due to high tannic acid
Can be used for cankers, sore gums, as a wash
Soothing
To urinary tract
Stomach troubles
Tonic
for chronic inflammation of bladder and kidneys
Other
Can be used to toughen feet or hiking
Can be used in "kinnikinnik" mixture - smoke in peace pipe
Externally for poison oak
Contraindications
Severely weak kidneys
Overdose can cause ringing in ears