Uva-ursi or Bearberry is a small woody shrub, which thrives in the mountains of Alfred Vogel’s native Switzerland. It also flourishes in many other regions too such as North America, Siberia, the Himalayas and Northern Europe. A bit closer to home, Uva-ursi can be found in Scotland and there even is a hill in the area of Strathnairn known as ‘Cnoc nan Cnàimhseag’ which translates to ‘the hill of the bearberries’.
The plant is short and creeping and produces pink or white bell shaped flowers that bloom in the summer. The berries of the plant are said to be shaped like the human bladder. Bearberry is thus named as it was thought to have been eaten with delight by bears. Humans however discovered its healthcare potential as early as 2 A.D. and the Native Americans soon discovered its ability to help them when they were troubled with their bladders. Unlike bears however, we don’t use the berries but the leaves of the plant.
Uva-ursi herb contains a number of compounds including arbutin and hydroquinone which help to maintain the health of the bladder. The tannins in the herb have an astringent effect.
Alfred Vogel combined Uva-ursi with his favourite herb Echinacea purpurea. This herb was also much loved by the Native American Indians and is well known for its ability to help fight cold and flu infections.
Directions for use:
Adults and children over 12 years: 15 drops 2 to 3 times a day, in a little water.
This product is not recommended for children under 12 years of age.
Do not exceed stated recommended daily dose.
Do not take if you are allergic to Echinacea or any other members of the daisy family.
Seek professional advice before using if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, under medical supervision or suffer from food allergies.
Keep out of sight and reach of children.
Store in a cool place.
Ingredients:
Contains the tinctures of: fresh aerial parts of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (Bearberry) 75%, fresh Echinacea purpurea* (Purple Coneflower) herb 25%.
Alcohol content: 54% v/v.
* Organically grown.
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4th September 2024
“My mum spent years with cystitis and on many antibiotics She started taken it on a daily basis and never has she had cystitis back.”
Denise Cutler
Response from A.Vogel: Superb result!
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4th September 2024
“I use this product every day as I used to suffer with UTI's a lot especially during the menopause. It really works and have very little UTI's now. would highly recommend.”
Heather Crame
Response from A.Vogel: Brilliant result, thank you for letting us know.
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28th February 2024
“This is very good I was plagued with uti every month now this has gave relief from them I would recommend this”
Response from A.Vogel: Wonderful result!
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28th February 2024
“This product has helped my bladder heal from cystitis. And not progress into a uti. I also have taken the advice to take omega 7 sea buckthorn oil to strengthen my bladder lining . I can’t take hrt due to having cancer in the past. And I can’t take phytoestrogens either . Would highly recommend both .”
Response from A.Vogel: Thank you for your feedback.
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31st March 2023
“Excellent ,used it for years”
Response from A.Vogel: Delighted that Uva-ursi has been helping you when you've needed it.
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7th March 2023
“Very good all products that I’ve been using ! Prices affordable and great results…Well done !”
Sueli Pinardi
Response from A.Vogel: Thank you very much for your comments, very much appreciated.
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9th February 2023
“Sueli Pinard Excelente customer service !”
Sueli Pinardi
Response from A.Vogel: Thank you for your feedback.
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5th December 2022
“they work when you get a flare up.”
Esther Clarke
Response from A.Vogel: Thank you for passing on your review.
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14th November 2022
“I have been using it for many years for bladder infection its a very good herbal remedy”
Patricia Swarbrick
Response from A.Vogel: Delighted to know that Uva-ursi has been on hand for you, for many years.
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12th October 2022
“Fast delivery and good products ! Really appreciated”
Response from A.Vogel: Thank you for your comments.
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1st July 2022
“I have taken this for quite a while as I was getting a lot of urine infections with the menopause. Since taking this I hardly have any UTI's.”
Heather Crame
Response from A.Vogel: Great result, thank you for passing it on.
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23rd February 2022
“Great service, well packaged. I have been taking the Menopause Support for a few years now and it definitely makes a difference to lethargy and mood. I stopped taking them for a short while to see if they do make a difference and they definitely do. The uva-Ursi complex tincture is great. Since taking this daily I don't get urine infections like I used to. Menopause related problem.”
Heather Crame
Response from A.Vogel: Delighted that Uva-ursi is keeping those dreaded UTI's at bay.
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21st January 2022
“Always deliver what you promise Quality goods and prompt delivery.What was ordered for my wife sorted out her problem”
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18th January 2022
“Used these products many times and they are great.”
Valerie Bransby
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25th July 2019
“Marvellous product that does the trick”
Lynn Winters
Response from A.Vogel: Delighted that Uva-ursi & Echinacea is proving so helpful for you.
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10th May 2019
“I like it good service and the product.”
Hazel Laaksonen
Response from A.Vogel: Really pleased that you are liking our Uva-ursi Complex.
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5th October 2018
“perfect for bladder strength.”
Response from A.Vogel: Really pleased that Uva-ursi is helping you.
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24th May 2018
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Lyndon Evans
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22nd February 2018
“Eine sehr gute zusammensetzung,”
Jutta Rathsmann-Betinski
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2nd February 2018
“Packaging was great, delivery within time described, online order fast and easy. Website gave me all details I needed!”
Kostas Borsis
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11th October 2017
“AS previously not delivered”
Peter Martin
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22nd September 2017
“Liked the product very much”
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9th January 2017
“I get problems with my bladder and this keeps it at bay.”
Janet Wincott
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1st December 2016
“As before, how many times do you require compliments for your products?”
Helen M Fletcher
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11th October 2016
“It helps but it doesn't make me health.”
P�Ivi Ihanainen
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12th September 2016
“A very useful supplement for maintaining bladder comfort.”
Helen
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12th September 2016
“Very pleased with the product but found I needed to use it for six weeks before everything started to feel like normal.”
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8th September 2016
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1st August 2016
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Diana
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1st June 2016
“Seems to help prevent and treat UTIs”
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6th May 2016
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Kathleen
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25th April 2016
“great product, kept me free from urinary infections. using daily if suffering symptoms I increase dose. Not required antibiotics for 3months which is a record for me”
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21st March 2016
“I always keep a bottle of this in the cupboard to treat at first sign of bladder problems, brilliant - always works, much better thana trip to the Doctor!”
JB
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5th January 2016
“I have used this a couple of times now at the first sign of a bladder infection & it worked! Managed to get rid of the infection without needing anti-biotics - fantastic!”
Response from A.Vogel: Super feedback, delighted that Uva-ursi has kept away the need for further treatments.
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12th November 2015
“Would never use anything else whenever I have a urine infection.”
Response from A.Vogel: Fantastic that we are on hand to help when the need is there.
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30th September 2015
“Early days yet, no change”
Response from A.Vogel: Do keep us posted.
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20th August 2015
“Worked better than anything else that I have tried.”
Response from A.Vogel: Brilliant news!
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20th August 2015
“If taken at first sign of a urinary infection developing it seems to clear it up.”
Response from A.Vogel: Fantastic result.
Customer rating:
30th July 2015
“Did what it said.”
Response from A.Vogel: Thanks for the feedback.
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29th May 2015
“Being taking a daily dose seems to be keeping my frequent urinary infections at bay”
Response from A.Vogel: Great result, a one a day dose of Uva-ursi is really helpful to frequent UTI sufferers.
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15th May 2015
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23rd March 2015
“thanks”
Response from A.Vogel: You're welcome.
Customer rating:
19th March 2015
“Easy to take and although slightly bitter, not unpleasant.”
Response from A.Vogel: Thank you for passing on your feedback.
Customer rating:
24th December 2014
“I had my first bladder infection when I was 10yrs old ........... and my second one 3 weeks ago. I was severely told off by my daughters about not going to get antibiotics (shudder!!!) ........... Instead I drank lots of hot cranberry (made with crushed berries and hot water), warm sage tea, warm nettle tea (fresh plant) carried around a hot water bottle AND lucky me had just discovered Uva-Ursi Complex (talk about karma), ordered it and have been taking it 3 times daily for the first 2 weeks and now twice daily until bottle is empty. Heaven sent. And as it has Echinacea in it I suspended taking that one for the time being. Immediately after taking Uva-ursi I noticed a difference. Absolutely recommend it to anyone”
Response from A.Vogel: Brilliant feedback, thank you, we are delighted to have helped.
Customer rating:
24th December 2014
“Helps overcome low level bladder infections thus avoiding use of antibiotics.”
Response from A.Vogel: Uva-ursi is a great product; delighted that you have found it.
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28th November 2014
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24th October 2014
“Good for preventing and treating cystitis”
Response from A.Vogel: Pleased that you are benefitting from this fast acting product.
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18th September 2014
“The only remedy for bladder infections - highly recommended”
Response from A.Vogel: High praise indeed, thank you.
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4th August 2014
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2nd June 2014
“Great, thank you.”
Response from A.Vogel: Thanks for your feedback, much appreciated.
Customer rating:
9th May 2014
“Brilliant product. Worked better than antibiotics!”
Response from A.Vogel: Great feedback and we are delighted that we have helped you.
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24th February 2014
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Response from A.Vogel: Many thanks for taking the time to rate our products and service.
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16th January 2014
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26th November 2013
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1st November 2013
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1st November 2013
“Has worked so far, but still early days so hoping it continues to work”
Response from A.Vogel: Uva-ursi is fast acting and can be taken long term so do keep us posted on your progress.
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20th September 2013
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12th August 2013
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13th May 2013
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Response from A.Vogel: Glad to hear that you are pleased with your purchase.
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19th April 2013
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25th October 2012
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22nd March 2012
“helpful advice”
Customer rating:
16th March 2012
“I have found Uva Ursi to be the best remedy, and have recommended it to friends and family who are also delighted with it. Great Product!”
Customer rating:
28th February 2012
“I've been using this for several years and beats antibiotics hands down. I also really like that there's a maintenance dose.”
Customer rating:
14th November 2011
“works really well very pleased with the effects”
Customer rating:
28th June 2011
“Keeps urinary tract infections at bay much more effectively than anything else i've tried. Also good for infections that have got hold. I no longer resort to antibiotics.”
Customer rating:
22nd June 2011
“Cleared up an infection when antibiotics failed.”
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