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| Therapeutic effects: A simple volume diuretic, particularly useful with acidic, concentrated urine. |
| Preparations and dosages: Tincture [fresh, 1:2, dry, 1:5, 50% alcohol], 30 to 60 drops in water, 3x a day. |
| Contraindications: Not advisable for use by those with a history of nephritis. It can irritate weak kidneys. |
| Aspen or Poplar |
| (Populus spp.) |
| Part(s) used: Bark of the tree or branches. Aspen outer bark is paper-thin and can be used along with the inner bark, but poplar has thick outer bark that must be removed. |
| Therapeutic effects: A source of salicylates, it is less irritating to the stomach than aspirin or willow bark as the absorption is slower and predominantly in the small intestine; this extended presence makes it useful for its effect on lower urinary tract inflammation. |
| Preparations and dosages: Strong decoction, 2 to 4 ounces, up to 4x a day when condition is acute. The tincture (1:5, 50% alcohol) can be used in 45 to 60 drop doses in a full cup of warm water. |
| Containdications: Allergies to salicylates or aspirin analogues; use of anticoagulant drugs. |
| Buchu |
| (Agothasma or Barosma spp.) |
| Part(s) used: Leaves. |
| Therapeutic effects: A traditional and effective aromatic urinary tract disinfectant. |
| Preparations and dosages: Cold infusion (rewarmed) 1 to 3 ounces. Tincture [1:5, 80% alcohol], 30 to 60 drops in water. Both forms to 4x a day. |
| Contraindications: Better for use in subacute/chronic UTI |
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