Uva Ursi. Uva Ursi
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This section is from the book "Practical Materia Medica And Prescription Writing", by Oscar W. Bethea. Also available from Amazon: Practical Materia Medica and Prescription Writing.
Uva Ursi. Uva Ursi
Latin, Uva Ursi
Eng., Uva Ursi. Synonym, Bearberry. The dried leaves of Arctostaphylos Uva-ursi. Average Dose.-30 grains (2 Gm.).
Fluidextractum Uvae Ursi
Eng., Fluidextract of Uva Ursi. Average Dose.-30 minims (2 mils).
Therapeutic Action
Astringent, diuretic. Uses.-Uva Ursi is sometimes used in the treatment of gonorrhea, cystitis, pyelitis, dropsy, etc. Not often prescribed.
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