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pregnancy. For short-term use; may irritate the kidneys in time.
Kava Kava
(Piper methysticum)
Part(s) used: The root and rhizome (although the whole herb has begun to enter the market).
Therapeutic effects: An excellent herb for urinary tract pain, particularly when it is sharp, burning, localized and induced by urinating, with the pain lingering a few minutes before subsiding. It is less useful for constant urethral pain.
Preparations and dosages: Tincture [fresh root 1:2; recent dry root 1:5, 60% alcohol] 30 to 90 drops. Cold infusion, 2 to 6 ounces, all to 4x a day.
Contraindications: None in these ranges of dosage, although with the advent in the health food market of concentrated high-potency pharmaceutical preparations from Europe, one could run the risk of stupefaction.
Ladies Mantle
(Alchemilla)
Part(s) used: The dried herb.
Therapeutic effects: A simple, reliable urinary tract astringent.
Preparations and dosages: Standard infusion, as needed.
Licorice Root
Glycyrrhiza glabra and others)
Part(s) used: Rhizomes, taproot.
Therapeutic effects: An herb primarily for kidney deficiency, with frequent urination, particularly in the evenings before bed, especially for those with constipation and allergies. It will also help lessen chronic urinary tract inflammation.
Preparations and dosages: Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 3

 
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