Vitamin A is essential for the proper synthesis of mucoproteins and glycoproteins found in mucous membrane secretions. It protects the integrity of epithelial mucous membranes such as the respiratory tract, digestive tract and urinary tract. Vitamin A is essential for normal immune system function.
Vitamin C plays a beneficial role in infections due to its ability to promote a strong and vigorous immune system. In addition, it has a role in the production of collagen to enhance tissue integrity and healing of inflamed mucosal surfaces. Vitamin C?s action as an antioxidant is well documented.
D-Mannose is a simple sugar found naturally in cranberries. Most of this sugar is excreted through the kidney urinary bladder system. D-Mannose attaches to bacterial cell membrane receptor sites and dislodges them from their tissue attachment sites. In this way pathogenic bacteria are flushed out of the urinary system and cleared from the body. D-Mannose helps to maintain a healthy urinary tract.
Urtica dioica, according to the PDR for Herbal Medicines, is indicated for: infections of the urinary tract, kidney and bladder stones and rheumatism. Traditional internal use has been for inflammatory conditions of the lower urinary tract.
Cranberry Extract has anti-adhesive agents that assist in flushing bacterial pathogens from the urinary tract. Native Americans have used cranberry for centuries due to its healthy support of the urinary system.
Uva Ursi is indicated for inflammatory infectious conditions of the urinary tract.
Taraxicum officinale freeze dried leafs have reported supportive properties for the kidney urinary bladder system, especially when combined with Uva ursi. The combination is useful to help prevent recurrent urinary tract infections. The PDR for Herbal Medicine states that Taraxicum indications are: Dyspeptic conditions, infections of the urinary tract, kidney and bladder stones, liver and gallbladder complaints and loss of appetite.
Petroselinum (parsley): has been approved by the Commission E for the use of flushing out the urinary tract and for preventing and treating kidney gravel. Parsley root has mild diuretic, and spasmolytic properties.
Berberine: has a long traditional use in the treatment of urinary tract infections due to its antibiotic, antifungal and antimicrobial attributes.
Equisetum (Horsetail): is approved by the Commission E for internal use in the treatment of bacterial infections and inflammation of the lower urinary tract and renal gravel. The British Herbal Compendium also supports this by approving Equisetum?s use in mild infections of the genito-urinary tract.
Pyridoxal 5? phosphate (Coenzyme ?active? Vitamin B6): has mild diuretic activity. Supports healthy aldosterone levels and has traditionally been used as an aide in the prevention of kidney stones.