Features & Benefits
- Traditionally used in herbal medicine to help relieve symptoms of urinary tract infections
- Provides 435 mg of uva-ursi leaf per capsule
- Traditionally used to support urinary tract health
Summary
New Roots Herbal Uva-Ursi provides whole leaf Arctostaphylos uva-ursi, a traditional herbal ingredient commonly used to support urinary tract health.
Uva-ursi has a long history of traditional use in herbal medicine as a urinary antiseptic and mild diuretic. The plant naturally contains arbutin and other botanical compounds that have been traditionally associated with urinary tract support.
This convenient capsule format is intended for short-term use and may help relieve symptoms associated with uncomplicated urinary tract infections when used as directed.
Ingredients
Each vegetable capsule contains:
- Uva-ursi (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) leaf — 435 mg
Other ingredients: Non-GMO vegetable capsule composed of vegetable carbohydrate gum and purified water.
Suggested Use
Adults: Take 3 capsules twice daily with meals. If you are taking other medications or natural health products, take this product a few hours before or after them.
Do not take with highly acidic foods (e.g. citrus fruits or juice) or medications that may acidify urine.
Duration of use: Not for prolonged use. Use for up to 7 days.
Cautions & Warnings
- Consult a health-care practitioner prior to use if you have a liver disorder, fever, painful urination (dysuria), spasms, or blood in the urine.
- Consult a health-care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen.
- Do not exceed the recommended dose.
- Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Do not use if you have been diagnosed with a kidney disorder.
- May cause discoloured urine.
- If nausea or vomiting occur, discontinue use.
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