UTI Calm (Urinary Blend)

PRIMARY USES:
Urinary tract infections, Edema, Cleansing, Kidney Stones

UTI Calm is a formula for urinary tract infections that are either acute (recent and short term) or are chronic (ongoing and long term). The Uva Ursi is germicidal in the urinary tract. Juniper and Myrrh are also strong antibacterial herbs for the urinary tract. It is important to increase the flow of urine to wash out the urinary tract. This is manifested with the addition of Dandelion, Nettle and also Uva Ursi. It helps to drink large amounts of water as well. The Marshmallow is a soothing herb to the mucosa of the urinary tract to help decrease pain and discomfort.

Some urinary tract infections are stubborn, so adding Oregano Oil will help. Stubborn and recurring urinary tract infections are the result of urine that is not acidic enough (it is alkaline). Healthy urine has an acid pH and if the urine becomes alkaline, E Coli can proliferate and create an infection. In this case use Diuretic with a cranberry supplement. Cranberry acidifies the urine and makes bacteria less able to adhere to the mucosal walls in the urinary tract. E Coli cannot exist in an acid environment. UTI Calm can also be used to help assist in the passage of kidney stones. It will help increase the volume of urine, which will help to wash out the stones.

INGREDIENTS:
Uva Ursi Leaf, Nettle Leaf, Dandelion Root, Juniper Berries, Fresh Marshmallow Root, Horsetail Herb, Fresh Ginger Root.

OTHER INGREDIENTS: Grain Alcohol, Deionized Water

FORMULA RATIO: 1:2.1

SERVING SIZE: 473 mg/ml (30 drops)

PROPERTIES:
Antibacterial
Diuretic

CONTRA-INDICATIONS AND CAUTIONS:
Pregnancy

COMPLIMENTARY FORMULAS & SINGLE HERBS:
Echinacea & Goldenseal (if infection)
Detox (if generally toxic)
Oregano Oil (to kill bacteria, yeast and germs)
Cranberry juice or concentrate (acidifies urine to prevent E col infections).

DOSAGE:
General: 30 drops, 1-3 times per day or as needed in juice or water. Acute infection: 60-90 drops every 3-4 hours in juice or water.

TASTE:
Astringent, aromatic, bitter. Formula may contain small amounts of herbal precipitate (small particles) due to strength of preparation.

REFERENCES:
Amata-Kynvi, A. Uva Ursi Patient Fact Sheet. The Longwood herbal Task Force. 1999. http://www.mcp.edu
Dandelion. Drugs & Supplements. Medline Plus a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institute of Health. http://www.nim.nih.gov
Taraxacum officinale. Medicinal Plants of the SW. http://medplant.msu.edu
Uva Ursi. Health Library-Alternative Medicine. University of Maryland Medical Center. 2002. http://www.umm.edu.
Yarnell E. Urtica spp (nettles). Journal of the American Herbalists Guild Fall/Winter 2003:8-14.