Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
A traditional urinary tract herb containing arbutin, used for short-term bladder and urinary support.
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May interact with diuretics, lithium, and NSAIDs. Effectiveness depends on alkaline urine pH.
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Nausea, vomiting, GI upset. Green-brown urine discoloration (normal). Long-term: liver damage, retinal damage.
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