{"product_id":"st-francis-herb-farm-uva-ursi","title":"St. Francis Herb Farm - Organic Uva Ursi","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-desc1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"info-title\"\u003eInfo: 50 ml Dropper Bottle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-desc2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUva Ursi's snowshoe-shaped evergreen leaves have had a number of traditional medicinal uses amongst First Nations peoples, including for bladder and kidney problems, and it continues to be used in herbal medicine both as a mild diuretic and for treating the early symptoms of mild urinary tract infections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-note\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"prod-title\"\u003eProduct Notes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 25px; float: right;\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vwyiSMKwgHQ?si=eCD_OWzV2R5Bluzh\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough it may be better known as \"Bearberry\" (which came by its Latin name honestly: bears literally like to eat its red grapes or berries) the Uva Ursi plant is a low-growing shrub in the heather family, which grows in many parts of North America and certain northern regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is now understood that Urinary Tract Infections (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.avivahealth.com\/blogs\/articles\/treating-utis\"\u003eUTIs\u003c\/a\u003e, which may entail symptoms such as frequent urination and\/or a burning sensation during urination) are likely caused by bacterial infections (often \u003cem\u003eE. coli\u003c\/em\u003e), so Uva Ursi is a natural choice to combat them, since it has antibacterial properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn fact, the active ingredient in Uva Ursi, arbutin, not only serves as an antiseptic to combat bacteria and prevent them from adhering to the walls of the bladder, urethra, and kidneys, but also promotes urine flow, which can help flush them from the urinary tract. Some also recommend it for Candida.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Ingredients\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Ingredients-title\"\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified Organic Uva Ursi (\u003cem\u003eArctostaphylos uva-ursi\u003c\/em\u003e, leaf)\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-medicinal ingredients: Distilled water, Certified Organic alcohol, Certified Organic vegetable glycerine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"suggested\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"suggested-title\"\u003eSuggested Usage:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults: Take 1.5 to 3 mL (45-90 drops) 3 times a day in a little water on an empty stomach at first sign of a urinary tract infection. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications or health products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUva Ursi should not be taken with foods\/medicines that acidify the urine; if urine pH is less than 7, take 1 tbsp of sodium bicarbonate once or twice per day in water between meals.\u003c\/p\u003e  \n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"warnings\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"warnings-title\"\u003eWarnings:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not use St. Francis' Uva Ursi if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or if you suffer from kidney disorders. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if you have a liver disorder. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms worsen or persist. Discontinue use if you experience a hypersensitivity reaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHealth Canada Natural Product Number: 80032587.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Eclectic Echinacea Inc. (Prairie Doctor Brand)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42970197721182,"sku":"29232","price":18.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/1051\/files\/st-francis-uva-ursi.jpg?v=1783117619","url":"https:\/\/www.avivahealth.com\/products\/st-francis-herb-farm-uva-ursi","provider":"AvivaHealth.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}