Uva Ursi tea for kidney preparation and side effects

Uva Ursi or Bearberry tea is a natural product obtained from the Bearberry plant or bear grapes that grow in the mountainous areas of coniferous forests because it is an evergreen plant itself. 

The leaves of the Bearberry plant are used to prepare Uva Ursi tea and its main ingredient hydroquinone has a very healing effect on urinary and urinary tract infections. If the infections have not progressed, Uva Ursi tea will act as a natural antiseptic in the kidneys and bladder. In order to be able to work at its full strength when you drink Uva Ursi either for the kidney stone or the bladder you should not consume acidic drinks and meals, nor carbonated drinks as the tea works best in an alkaline environment.

In addition to acting as an antiseptic for the kidneys and urinary system as a whole, this tea also helps with stomach pain by reducing it, can prevent diarrhea, regulates high blood pressure, helps with prostate inflammation, but also with ovarian inflammation in women.

Uva Ursi tea doses preparation

The preparation of this tea itself is very simple and you can prepare the daily dose at once. Put two teaspoons of dry leaves in a bowl or a larger handful and pour half a liter of hot water over it, leave it to stand for fifteen minutes. The tea can stand for half an hour, after which it is necessary to strain it and drink it in small doses, not all at once.

Although this tea has a slightly bitter taste, do not add sweeteners or honey, and lemon in any way, because the acid from the lemon will destroy the healing effect. If the taste of this tea really does not suit you, you can combine it with chamomile or sage, but not with cranberries. Depending on the stage of your treatment, you can use Bearberry tea for up to two weeks, after which the results should be seen.

Uva Ursi or Bearberry Tea you can prepare from dry leaves that can be obtained in bulk, ready-made tea bags that are on sale in every store, and in granules. No matter what form you use to prepare this tea, you can get it everywhere, from pharmacies, stores to specialized organic stores, but also online stores if you buy that way anyway.

Uva Ursi or Bearberry tea side effects

UvaUrsi Tea It is not recommended for pregnant women because it can cause uterine contractions, so it is best for pregnant women to avoid it. Since it is not recommended for children either, breastfeeding mothers should also not consume this tea. The use of this tea should not be longer than a month of continuous use as it could affect liver dysfunction.

Long-term use of Uva Ursi tea, in addition to damaging the liver, can also damage the kidneys. In addition, long-term use may cause vision problems and breathing problems. Uva Ursi tea, if used for a long time, can lead to a stroke, but also death if vital organs such as the liver and kidneys fail. Therefore, avoid long-term use and pay attention to the expiration date written on the tea packaging.

With short-term use, some people may experience nausea and vomiting, and stomach pain. The use of Uva Ursi tea can change the color of urine to a greenish brown color. And this tea can also affect your irritability and create insomnia problems, so avoid consuming it before bed. Be sure to use this tea only on the recommendation of your doctor due to side effects.