Herbs - List of Herbs with Definitions and how they are used.
Ulmus fulva,
or Slippery Elm, is one of the most effective herbs used in reducing digestive
pain and irritation and also protects and soothes the lining of the stomach and
digestive tract due to its high mucilage content. Only bark from top quality
Slippery Elm is used in Gastronic Dr.
(Treatment
for Digestive disorders) (Ingredient in Gastronic Dr.)
Umbabazane
(Arctostaphylos
uva-ursi) has been shown to kill bacteria in the urine.
Achillea millifolium contains alkamides and volatile oils rich in sesquiterpene
lactones which act as an anti-inflammatory.
(Used for Urinary Tract Infections) (Ingredient in
UTI-Clear)
Urtica
Urens, called Umbabazane in Africa is used traditionally and in modern
herbalism as a circulatory stimulant and to lower blood sugar levels. Active
ingredients are histamine, formic acid, acetylcholine, serotonin, glucoquinones,
minerals, Vitamins A, B and C and tannins.
(Used for ADHD) (Ingredient in Focus)
Uva Ursi
(Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) - Ancient Chinese and Native
American cultures have been using this herb to treat bladder
infection / UTI in both men and women for more than a
thousand years. Uva Ursi contains a substance called arbutin, which is converted
in the urine to hydropuinone, a urinary antiseptic and astringent that effects the membranes of the urinary
system and will generally soothe, tone and strengthen them. It is a natural
diuretic that will literally flush out the kidneys and is specifically used where there is gravel or ulceration in the kidney or bladder. It may be used in the treatment of infections such as
cystitis or as part of a holistic approach to more chronic kidney problems. With its high astringency it is used in some forms of
bed wetting. As a douche it may be helpful in vaginal ulceration and infection.
Other Names :Bearberry
Part Used : The leaves
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