Horsetail—bitter diuretic
Systems affected: urinary, digestive
AKA shave grass, bottlebrush, pewterwort

Nutrients: high in Chromium, calcium, fiber, iron, silicon and vitamin A

*Cure for gout, and other joint inflammations
*Induces perspiration during high fever
*Corrects bladder problems (urinary tract astringent)
*Used as diuretic and to control incontinence
*Including childhood enuresis
*Eye treatment esp. for conjunctivitis and inflammation of lachrymal ducts
*Apply externally to treat hemorrhoids and anal fissures
*Treat menstrual clots
*Treats tumors
* Tones organs of urinary tract and soothes bladder
*Tighten inflamed epithelial tissues w/ tannins and purge urinary tract of toxins
*Flavonoids present exert a spasmolytic action on the smooth muscles to ease painful spasms often associated w/ UTI’s.
*Can use topically to heal wounds and as an eyewash
*VERY high in Silicon—used in tinctures as a skeletal strengthening formula
It's been said that Horsetail and liquid dulse can grow teeth

Uva Ursi leaf AKA Bearberry

ASTRINGENT herb w/ strong affinity for the urinary system.
Systems affected: Urinary
Diuretic, bitter, urinary antiseptic and astringent
High in Vitamin A, and super high in Iron along with Manganese and Calcium

Helps correct bedwetting, bladder diseases, cystitis, kidney congestion, and kidney infections as well as UTI’s. It also has the ability to dissolve kidney stones.

Used in prostate remedies

Stimulates production of epithelial cells which affect female organs, skin, glands, nervous system, lung tissue, lymph, thyroid, gallbladder and digestive systems.

Also helps reduce reactions to pain in UTIs and increase renal volume in inflamed renal tubules.