Urinary System Herbs

Question 1

Agathosma betulina

Answer 1

Buthu, Rutaceae family, Leaf

Urinary antiseptic, diuretic

Cystitis, prostatitis, dysuria

Question 2

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

Answer 2

Bearberry, Ericaceae family, Leaf

Urinary antiseptic, astringent, a/i

Urethritis, cystitis, prostatitis

Question 3

Crataeva nurvala

Answer 3

Capparidaceae family, Bark/Root bark

A/i, astringent, demulcent, laxative, bladder and prostate tonic, urinary antiseptic

Interstitial cystitis, chronic or acute urinary infections, hypotonic/atonic/neurogenic bladder, bladder stones

Question 4

Elymus repens

Answer 4

Couch grass, Poaceae family, Rhizome

Soothing diuretic, urinary demulcent

Cystitis, nephritis, urethritis, BPH, gout

Question 5

Equisetum arvense

Answer 5

Horsetail, Equisetaceae family, Stems

Astringent, diuretic, antilithic

Cystitis, oedema associated with menopause, prostatitis

Question 6

Eupatorium purpureum

Answer 6

Purple Joe-Pie weed, Asteraceae family, Root

Antilithic, diuretic

Urinary calculus, cystitis, gout

Question 7

Juniperus spp.

Answer 7

Junipers, Cypressaceae family, Berries

Diuretic, urinary antiseptic, anti-rheumatic, carminative

Cystitis, acute or chronic urethritis, flatulent colic, gout

Question 8

Taraxacum officinale (folia)

Answer 8

Dandelion, Asteraceae family, Leaf

Diuretic, choloretic, bitter tonic

Fluid retention, kidney lithiasis, oliguria

Question 9

Vaccinium macrocarpon

Answer 9

Cranberry, Ericaceae family, Berries

Bacteriostatic, antiadhesive, antilithic,

UTI prevention, gout, helicobactor infection, diabetes mellitus

Question 10

Zea mays

Answer 10

Corn, Poaceae family, Style/Stigma

Diuretic, antilithic, urinary demulcent

Dysuria, cystitis, acute or chronic inflammation of urinary tract