| Scientific: | Chimaphila umbellate |
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| Other: | Pipsissewa |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
Urinary
• urinary tract infections (alkaline urine)
• hematuria
• prostatitis
• Antiseptic (Urinary)
• Astringent
• Antispasmodic
• Antiinflammatory
• Anodyne
• Hydroquinone Glycoside (Arbutin)
• Methyl Salicylate (Wintergreen)
• Tannins
• Flavonoids
• Triterpenoids (Ursolic Acid )
• Tincture (1:5 in 25% EtOH): 2-5 ml tid
Contraindications: Salicylate sensitivities (due to methyl salicylate content).
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