Bearberry (Uva Ursi)
Benefits: Urinary antiseptic for UTI
Preparation: Leaf tea or extract
Safety notes: Short-term use only; avoid in pregnancy
Benefits: Urinary antiseptic for UTI
Preparation: Leaf tea or extract
Safety notes: Short-term use only; avoid in pregnancy
Benefits: Lymphatic and diuretic
Preparation: Fresh juice or tea
Safety notes: Generally well tolerated
Benefits: Immune support · URTI adjunct
Preparation: Tea or extract at onset
Safety notes: Avoid with certain autoimmune conditions
Benefits: Antimicrobial · cardiometabolic support
Preparation: Raw, capsules, or decoction
Safety notes: Antiplatelet effect; caution with blood thinners
Benefits: Mild diuretic
Preparation: Tea from aerial parts
Safety notes: Avoid prolonged use; caution in kidney issues
Benefits: Antimicrobial; skin/UTI
Preparation: Root bark decoction
Safety notes: Contains berberine; drug interactions
Benefits: Soothes throat and urinary tract
Preparation: Mucilage tea from inner bark
Safety notes: Separate from medications by 2 hours