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Uva Ursi Herbal Powder (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)

Anti-inflammatory & antimicrobial for urogenital tract, astringent, oxytocic.
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How Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Uva ursi is a weak diuretic that is nevertheless a superb anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial for urinary tract issues. Its astringency dries secretions.

Uva ursi combines well with cool demulcents such as consilk and plantain leaf (Holmes). It is used similarly to cranberry in clearing urinary tract infections, but is less diuretic in action.

As an oxytocic, uva ursi promotes labor. Avoid in pregnancy. Because of moderate toxicity, for short term use only.

Health Virtues of Uva Ursi

Personalized medicine systems use biocharacteristics to classify the metabolic nature of food, hebs, lifestyle choices, indivdual constitutions, and disease.

METABOLIC NATURE / BIOCHARACTERISTICS

Metabolic Nature / Biocharacteristics

Ayurveda assesses metabolic imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (vital qualtiies). Aggravating them weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which biocharacteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct metabolic imbalances before you get sick. Every biocharacteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite biocharacteristic.

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COLD

ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.

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DRY

ABOUT DRY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.

LEARN MORE ABOUT DRY

TASTES

The 6 Tastes

Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?

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ASTRINGENT

ABOUT ASTRINGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.

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BITTER

ABOUT BITTER BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes and is laxative, and drying.

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AYURVEDA BODY TYPES (DOSHAS)

The Three Doshas / Body Types

Ayurveda is a metabolic theory of medicine that explains individual health, tendencies, and disease patterns through the concept of doshas, which can be understood as your metabolic patterns and tendencies.

Each dosha reflects a distinct metabolic nature and describes strengths & weaknesses in bodily function, and how these affect energy levels, digestion, susceptibility to disease, and many other tendencies.

Your metabolic nature not only affects your physical characteristics, but also influences your mental thought patterns, confidence, and enthusiasm.

Ayurveda balances these metabolic strengths & weaknesses to support your body's vitality and prevent recurrent disease cycles. This support is a critical aid, especially in chronic or incurable disease conditions.

The 3 metabolic body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha).

Through dosha, Ayurveda empowers people to identify metabolic imbalances early, break repetitive patterns of disease, and cultivate habits that support long-term vitality and well-being.

Ultimately, these metabolic patterns also provide a framework for understanding yourself, including body, mind, and spiritual tendencies.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying Pitta pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Vata aggravating

GREEK MEDICINE / TEMPERAMENTS

The Four Temperaments / Humors

Ayurveda & Greek Medicine were the dominant form of medicine along the Silk Road from England to China and South Asia. They work by assessing your metabolic type, patterns, and nature. Greek medicine recognizes 4 metabolic temperaments, Melancholic, Choleric, Sanguine, and Phlegmatic.

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PACIFIES
CHOLERIC

ABOUT CHOLERIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Has a hot and dry metabolic nature. Enthusiastic, vibrant and bright. In excess burns up fluids and ojas, irritable. Corresponds to high bilirubin in the blood that irritates and heats up the body and liver.

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PHLEGMATIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A Phlegmatic has a cold and wet metabolic nature. The coldness implies a slow metabolism, the moisture that you are well-nourished. Phlegmatics tend towards sluggishness and thickened fluids, including mucus.

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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A hot and oily nature with a moderate metabolism and a well nourished body makes Sanguine individuals vigorous, vivacious, outgoing and generous, and prone to impulsivity and self indulgence. Bullish and intense when out of balance.

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AGGRAVATES
MELANCHOLIC

ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold and dry with a slow, variable or erratic metabolism. Colicky, tense. Withdrawn, pensive, anxious, and hesitant. Analytical, intelligent, detail oriented and creative. Prone to ojas depletion, dehydration, an overactive nervous system, and depression.

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Other Health Virtues

Affinity:
Kidney Bladder Urinary
Family:
Ericaceae

Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Uva Ursi
Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

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Cleanse & Detox:
Antilithic

ANTILITHIC

An herb that dissolves / breaks up stones (gallstones or kidney stones) so that it can be passed.

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Mind, Stress & Sleep:
Analgesic

ANALGESIC

Pain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.

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Skin Care & Beauty:
Demulcent

DEMULCENT

Herbs that coat or form a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane.

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Immune System:
Anti Inflammatory

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.

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Antimicrobial

ANTIMICROBIAL

An agent that kills microorganisms or inhibits their growth. Antimicrobial is an umbrella term that can be broken down into specific categories of target microorganism, such as anti-bacterials, fungals, and virals.

SEE ALL 'ANTIMICROBIAL' FOODS / HERBS

Heart & Circulation:
Refrigerant

REFRIGERANT

An herb or substance that strongly cools the body. Can be helpful in cases of heat conditions.

SEE ALL 'REFRIGERANT' FOODS / HERBS

Kidney & Urinary:
Diuretic

DIURETIC

Herbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.

SEE ALL 'DIURETIC' FOODS / HERBS

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Lithagogue

LITHAGOGUE

An herb used to expel stones such as kidney stones or gallstones.

SEE ALL 'LITHAGOGUE' FOODS / HERBS

Reproductive Health:
Oxytocic

OXYTOCIC

Oxytocin stimulates uterine contractions, and prepares the uterus for labor. It has a vasoconstricting effect. Emotionally, it is tribal.

SEE ALL 'OXYTOCIC' FOODS / HERBS

Constituents:

Foods with a Similar Nature to Uva Ursi

  • Fenugreek

    Fenugreek has these Actions in Common

    Demulcent, Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Antilithic, Oxytocic

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  • Cucumber

    Cucumber has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Refrigerant, Antilithic, Diuretic

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  • Chickweed

    Chickweed has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Anti-inflammatory, Refrigerant, Demulcent

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  • Cranberry

    Cranberry has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Anti-inflammatory, Refrigerant, Antimicrobial

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  • Aloe Vera Juice / Gel

    Aloe Vera Juice / Gel has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Demulcent, Antilithic, Antimicrobial

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  • Nigella (black cumin)

    Nigella (black cumin) has these Actions in Common

    Analgesic, Lithagogue, Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic

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  • Cassava Root / Yuca

    Cassava Root / Yuca has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Refrigerant, Demulcent, Lithagogue

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  • Dandelion Leaves

    Dandelion Leaves has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Anti-inflammatory, Lithagogue, Antimicrobial

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  • Horseradish

    Horseradish has these Actions in Common

    Antimicrobial, Diuretic, Analgesic, Lithagogue

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  • Wasabi

    Wasabi has these Actions in Common

    Analgesic, Lithagogue, Antimicrobial, Diuretic

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  • Cinnamon

    Cinnamon has these Actions in Common

    Analgesic, Diuretic, Antimicrobial, Demulcent

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Uva Ursi

  • Horsetail

    Horsetail has these Actions in Common

    Antimicrobial, Demulcent, Diuretic, Lithagogue, Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antilithic

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  • Cornsilk

    Cornsilk has these Actions in Common

    Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antilithic, Demulcent, Diuretic, Refrigerant

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  • Echinacea

    Echinacea has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Refrigerant, Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antilithic, Antimicrobial

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  • Hydrangea

    Hydrangea has these Actions in Common

    Antilithic, Antimicrobial, Demulcent, Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory

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  • Cleavers

    Cleavers has these Actions in Common

    Demulcent, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Anti-inflammatory, Antilithic

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  • Manjistha

    Manjistha has these Actions in Common

    Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antilithic, Diuretic, Lithagogue

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  • Red Clover

    Red Clover has these Actions in Common

    Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antilithic, Demulcent, Diuretic

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  • Mugwort

    Mugwort has these Actions in Common

    Oxytocic, Refrigerant, Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic

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  • Gokshura

    Gokshura has these Actions in Common

    Antilithic, Demulcent, Diuretic, Lithagogue, Analgesic

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  • Yarrow

    Yarrow has these Actions in Common

    Antimicrobial, Diuretic, Oxytocic, Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory

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TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Uva Ursi may temper these symptoms. The suitability of any herb supplement for a condition is highly dependent on the individual. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.

CONTRAINDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Uva Ursi may be harmful or contraindicated for these symptoms. Note this is not a complete list of all possible contraindications. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.

Herb Drug Interaction Risk

Here are some potential herb drug interactions with Uva Ursi. Please see your health care provider for more information.

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