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| Therapeutic effects: A pleasant astringent tea for the urinary tract and upper intestinal tract. |
| Preparations and dosages: Standard infusion, 2 to 4 ounces, as needed. |
| Rosemary |
| (Rosmarinus spp.) |
| Part(s) used: Leaves. |
| Therapeutic effects: Like sage, a mild astringent and anti-microbial for the urinary tract. |
| Preparations and dosages: Standard infusion 2 to 4 ounces, to 4x a day. |
| Contraindications: None, although the strong taste can cause mild indigestion. |
| Saw Palmetto |
| (Serenoa spp.) |
| Part(s) used: The mature fruit. |
| Therapeutic effects: Although a well-known herb for prostate problems, it is also a very useful herb for diminishing pain and urethral irritation when urinating. |
| Preparations and dosages: Tincture [fresh berry, 1:2; dry berry, 1:5, 80% alcohol] 30 to 90 drops. Standard infusion, 2 to 4 ounces. All forms to 3x a day. I would avoid the many forms of saw palmetto sold by various brand names and in various formulas. Most derive from European pharmaceutical extracts, and cost far more than good herb or tincture in commerce. |
| Shepherd's Purse |
| (Capsella bursa-pastoris) |
| Part(s) used: Whole plant. |
| Therapeutic effects: One of the queens of urinary tract herbs, Shepherd's Purse is a volume diuretic, astringent and soothing herb for irritated mucosa and is helpful in stimulating uric |
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