Also known as Uva ursi, bearberry contains arbutin, which creates a substance known as hydroquinone glucorinide in the body. This prevents the attachment of bacteria to the mucous membranes of the urinary tract,  helping to alleviate urinary tract infections. It also strengthens the lining of the urinary tract and reduces inflammation. Bearberry also contains allantoin which helps promote the growth of new cells and supports the healing of wounds.

Hydrangea root has anti lithic properties which help to prevent the formation of stones in the kidneys and bladder. It also helps to break down and remove stones if they are already present. Hydrangea root is also a very effective diuretic herb i.e. it increases the flow of urine and helps to flush toxins from the system. It is also very high in antioxidants and research suggests that it has greater antioxidant activity in the liver than both milk thistle and turmeric combined.

Juniper berries have a long history of traditional use with infections of the urinary system. Volatile oils in the berries increase the rate of kidney filtration which in turn increase urine flow. This helps to flush bacteria from the kidneys and bladder. The berries also have antiseptic, anti microbial and anti fungal properties which help to alleviate infections. Research indicates that juniper berries can help clear infections with E.coli, pneumonia and Staphylococcus aureus.

Horsetail is an excellent diuretic herb and can increase the elimination of urine by up to 30%, thus helping to flush toxicity from the body. Horsetail tightens and tones the tissues of the urinary system and also has wound healing properties. It can help heal damage in the urinary system due to the high levels of silica found in this herb. This plant is considered a general tonic for the urinary system and also has anti bacterial, anti fungal and  anti inflammatory properties.

Corn silk is the yellow strands inside the husks of corn that are harvested before pollination. Cornsilk is a mild diuretic and has lithotriptic properties i.e. it helps dissolve stones in the urinary tract. It also stimulates bile flow from the liver and aids the liver’s role in detoxification. It contains high levels of mucilage which are soothing to inflamed tissue in the bladder and kidneys. Cornsilk also reduces fluid retention and aids the elimination of toxins and excess uric acid.

Goldenrod is commonly used to alleviate urinary tract infections due to it’s antiseptic, anti microbial and anti inflammatory properties. It is officially recognised in Germany for it’s effectiveness at clearing kidney stones. It is often used in teas to flush stones from the kidneys and bladder and also to reduce inflammation in the urinary tract. Goldenrod helps to alleviate conditions such as cystitis, gout, acute and chronic urinary tract infections and bladder weakness.