Marshmallow Root
(Althea officinalis)

Yarrow Leaves
(Achillea millefolium)

Dandelion Leaves
(Taraxacum officinale)

Cranberries
(Vaccinium macrocarpon)

Uva Ursi Leaves The leaves contain the phenolic glycoside, arbutin, known for its astringency as well as diuretic & urinary antiseptic properties. It is taken for cystitis, bladder & urinary tract infections.

Dandelion The roots & leaves are bitter tonics and have a strong diuretic action, stimulating urination as well as having high iron, potassium and inulin content. Dandelion has been called an alterative or "blood-cleansing" herb, used in many formulas for detoxification & urinary treatments. It decreases trhe puffiness and swelling of edema and provides a tonic effect for the kidneys & liver.

Yarrow Leaves have many uses due to their diuretic, diaphoretic, urinary antiseptic, & hemostatic properties. They contain sesquiterpenoid lactones and an azulene-containing essential oil, as well as flavonoids, which are known to have antispasmodic & anti-inflammatory properties.

Cleavers act as a tonic to the lymphatic system, with alterative and diuretic properties. It is useful in treatment of cystitis, other urinary complaints & contains asperuloside, galotannic & citric acids.

Cranberries These bitter, tart fruits contain saccharides that prevent bacteria such as E. coli from adhering to bladder walls, preventing urinary tract infections. They also contain the phenolic gly-coside, arbutin, known for its astringency as well as diuretic & urinary antiseptic properties.

Marshmallow Root is known for its demulcent properties due to its content of muco-polysaccharides, often referred to as mucilage. Marshmallow, like most demulcents, is very soothing to inflamed mucus membrane linings of the urinary tract, especially for urethritis and burning, painful urination.

Chickweed is an edible weed used for its demulcent effects, containing flavonoids & viamin C.

Juniper Berries have been used as an antiseptic in urinary complaints such as cystitis. The essential oil, which is used to flavor gin, contains terpinen-4-ol which stimulates the kidney nephrons by increasing the glomerular filtration rate in the kidneys, providing a diuretic effect. Juniper should not be taken in large doses, or be taken by pregnant women or by those with kidney disease.