A Possible Solution to Urinary Tract Infection: Bearberry

Does Urinary Tract Infection makes your experience recurrently? You have been to that too much that you got resistant to the prescribed antibiotics? There are many other alternatives available to treat or even better get rid of your problem permanently when all else fail. It is not your last resort to be desperate. For instance you can try new stuff like herbal remedies.



First things first, let us know what Urinary Tract Infections are or commonly known as UTIs. Basically UTI is an infection through bacteria towards the lower urinary tract, specifically the urethra and bladder.The urinary tract is the second most widespread site for infection, as recorded in the United States. One in five women acquires it at least once throughout their life span; that is why this is common to women. Recurrence is quite possible mainly because 20 percent of women who had this infection go through it again. It is experienced greater than thrice sometimes. The possibility of another occurrence will base upon the number of infections a female had before. This makes the system prone to the infection or worse developing dysbiosis and antibiotic resistance.



Well great news for you dear reader, Bearberry leaves are there to help. Is it possible? Bearberry leaves or Arctostaphylos uva-ursi is commonly used because of its antimicrobial agents for UTI that is identified to be aglycone hydroquinone of arbutin. This is also released in urine to make the urine pH alkalinity high. Urine can therefore acknowledged to be very sterile.



Uva ursi targets UTI via its antimicrobial effect according to a study. Urine samples were obtained to test against bacteria namely Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, and 70 other urinary tract bacteria after Bearberry leaf extracts were administered to a group of patients. A statement by the author Werbach indicates that Frohne found the crude extract of uva ursi to be of more benefit as an antimicrobial than arbutin.



Up to this point, there are no studies to ensure the success of uva ursi to treat UTI. On the other hand, clinical evidences show that it is an effective protection against UTI. The data recorded a statistically significant difference in recurrence of UTI in the placebo group compared to the 0 of 30 in the group administered with uva ursi. The population included 57 people specifically women within the age range of 32 - 63 years old having different groups namely with chronic UTI, 30 on the uva ursi extract group and 27 on placebo group.



Experts recommend taking this herbal medicine at the onset of the first sign of an infection or short-term prophylaxis. This is not safe for pregnant women for it can cause contraction that may lead to miscarriage. It is best not to use the medicine for more than six times a year for recurrent infections.



To prepare just boil distilled water over medium to high heat. Then allow it to cool off for a while before you steep 1 tablespoon of dried leaves over a mug or any drinking container of your choice. Leave it for 10 - 15 minutes. It is important to strain the leaves first. Now you can enjoy your drink or add some honey to taste.



Uva ursi leaves are available for sale now, worry no more. Looking it up at some shabby forest is not your problem anymore. It is just easy is not it? Would you rather go natural or stick to the prescription? It is organic, you got nothing to lose.



References

* Head, K. (2008). Natural Approaches to Prevention and Treatment of Infections of the lower Urinary Tract. Alternative Medicine Review. Volume 13, Number 3. Retrieved from http://www.thorne.com/altmedrev/.fulltext/13/3/227.pdf

* http://www.ehow.com/how_5001532_prepare-uva-ursi.html