College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

 

AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS

Uva Ursi HERBAL POWDER (ARCTOSTAPHYLOS UVA-URSI)

Anti-inflammatory & antimicrobial for urogenital tract, astringent, oxytocic.

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.

SUGGESTED USE

Please follow label or as directed by your practitioner.
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Metabolic Nature of Uva Ursi

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INCREASES
Guna Help

Increases These Biocharacteristics (Gunas)

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

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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.

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TASTES
Taste Help

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, laxative, and drying.

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DOSHAS
Dosha Help

The Three Doshas / Body Types

According to the biocharacteristic theory of medicine, people tend to get sick, over and over again, due to habitual causes and imbalances that are unique to the person. Your body type summarizes this tendency, showing you the 'type' of conditions and imbalances that frequently challenge your health & wellness. Using body type, you can also identify remedies likely to improve your strength and resiliency. Your body type identifies physical and mental characteristics as well as your personal strengths and weaknesses. The calculation of your body type is based on your medical history.

The 3 functional body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha). Catabolic individuals tend to break down body mass into energy. They are easily stimulated, hyperactive, underweight and dry. Metabolic individuals tend to burn or use energy. They tend to be rosy-cheeked, easily irritated, focused, driven, and easily inflamed. Anabolic individuals tend to store energy as body mass. If they store too much energy, they could gain weight easily and have congestion. Anabolic people tend to be stable and grounded.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying Pitta pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Vata aggravating
HAS THE FOLLOWING
Affinity: Kidney Bladder Urinary
Family: Ericaceae
HERBAL ACTIONS
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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Uva Ursi
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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.

Antilithic

ANTILITHIC

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

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Analgesic

ANALGESIC

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

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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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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.

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Refrigerant

REFRIGERANT

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

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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.

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Lithagogue

LITHAGOGUE

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

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Oxytocic

OXYTOCIC

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

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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

Anti-inflammatory, Refrigerant, Antimicrobial, Diuretic

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Aloe Vera Juice / Gel

Aloe Vera Juice / Gel has these Actions in Common

Antilithic, Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory, Demulcent

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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

Demulcent, Lithagogue, Anti-inflammatory, Refrigerant

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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

Diuretic, Analgesic, Lithagogue, Antimicrobial

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Wasabi

Wasabi has these Actions in Common

Antimicrobial, Diuretic, Analgesic, Lithagogue

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Cinnamon

Cinnamon has these Actions in Common

Analgesic, Diuretic, Antimicrobial, Demulcent

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Herb Supplements with a Similar Nature to Uva Ursi

Horsetail

Horsetail has these Actions in Common

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

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Cornsilk

Cornsilk has these Actions in Common

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

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Echinacea

Echinacea has these Actions in Common

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

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Hydrangea

Hydrangea has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Antilithic, Antimicrobial, Demulcent, Analgesic

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Cleavers

Cleavers has these Actions in Common

Antilithic, Demulcent, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Anti-inflammatory

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Red Clover

Red Clover has these Actions in Common

Diuretic, Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antilithic, Demulcent

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Manjistha

Manjistha has these Actions in Common

Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antilithic, Diuretic, Lithagogue

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Mugwort

Mugwort has these Actions in Common

Diuretic, Oxytocic, Refrigerant, Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory

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Gokshura

Gokshura has these Actions in Common

Analgesic, Antilithic, Demulcent, Diuretic, Lithagogue

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Yarrow

Yarrow has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Diuretic, Oxytocic, Analgesic

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Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine.

TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS

Uva Ursi may be beneficial for 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.

HERB DRUG INTERACTION RISK

Here are some potential herb drug interactions. Please see your health care provider for more information.
  • Analgesic: If the mechanism of pain relief is narcotic, do not combine with antihistamines.
  • Diuretic: Diuretics may clear pharmaceutical drugs more quickly, lowering the effect.

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