As an infusion Uva Ursi has a soothing as well as an astringent effect with diuretic action. Of great value in diseases of the bladder and kidneys, strengthening and imparting tone to the urinary passages. Also helpful when used in inflammatory diseases of the urinary tract, urethritis, cystitis. Uva ursi has long been used as a urinary antiseptic for mild urinary tract infections (UTls) or inflammation, and as an herbal diuretic. Uva ursi also has been employed for centuries as an astringent or hemostatic for diarrhea and hemorrhages.
