Bearberry

Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) is a type of herb.  Its main active ingredient is a substance named arbutin.

Bearberry is used for the treatment of these conditons:

Urinary Tract Infections:

Uva ursi is useful for the prevention and control of urinary tract infections. It contains a bioflavonoid named arbutin that inhibits some of the toxic bacteria that are responsible for most urinary tract infections.

Dosage:

750 - 1,500 mg per day (using bearberry capsules or tablets that have been standardized to contain 20% of the active ingredient arbutin).

References

Urinary Tract Infections

Hudson, T.  Naturopath Tori Hudson on treating chronic urinary tract infections.  MotherNature.com Health Journal News & Views.  3(12), 2000

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