Urinary Tract

Question 1

Diuretic

Answer 1

increases production and elim of urine
indications- UTI, kidney stones, detox
herbs- parsley, juniper, bearberry
phytochem- E oil, alkaloids

Question 2

Urinary Antiseptic

Answer 2

discourages/inhibits growth of microorganisms urinary tract
indications- UTI
herbs-juniper, bearberry
phytochemical- Eoil, alkaloids

Question 3

Antiadherance

Answer 3

prevents attachment of microorg, prevents infection
indications-UTO (e.coli)
herbs- cranberry
phytochemicals- proanthocyanidin, CHO

Question 4

Urinary Demulcent

Answer 4

increase mucous production, protects UT against friction and irritation
Indications- UTI, urinary gravel, kidney stones
Herbs- marshmallow

Question 5

Antilithic

Answer 5

prevents and aids expulsion of stones
indication- gallstones, kidney stones
herbs- chanca piedra, joe-pye weed, boldo

Question 6

Astringent

Answer 6

contracts and thickens tissus to decrease permeability and increase resistance to physical stress
indication- hematuria
herbs- horsetail
phytochem- tannins
* tannis can impair absorption of nutrients