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7 Cards in this Set
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Vaccinium Macrocarpon
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Cranberry
Diuretic UTI, acidic urine, kidney stones, dental plaque, chronic pyelonephritis |
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Chimaphilia umbellata
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Pipsissewa
Diuretic astrigent, alterative UTI, ascites, abdominal/renal/prostate edema, inflammation with heat and increased HR, chronic kidney/UTI infection, breast tumors Arbutin: less tannis good for longterm use |
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Equisetum arvense
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Horsetail/bottle brush
Diuretic anti-inflammatory, astringent repairs CT, cystic irritation, noturnal incontinence, renal stones, UTI, arthritis |
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Juniper communis
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Juniper
Diuretic carminative, anti-microbial/spasmodic, inflammatory chronic GU infections, edema, UT atony, nephritis, increased appetite |
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Zea Mays
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Corn silk
Demulcent/diuretic UTI, kidney stones, edema, enuresis, prostatitis use fresh contraindications: has high vitamin K so antagonist coumadin, hypoglycemic effect |
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Arctostaphylos
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Uva ursi
Diuretic relax urinary tract chronic bladder irritation, tenesmus contraindications: pregnancy and long term use (high tannins) Arbutin *binds to many things - best used alone |
