Arkochim / Arkocápsulas Gayuba 50 capsules. Arctostaphylos uva-ursi L. The urinary antiseptic. Description: The bearberry grows in Northern Europe, America and Asia forming small bushes. The Latin translation of his name would be "bear grape" referring to the predilection of these animals by their fruits, texture and taste unpleasant to humans. Its small leaves, all green and perennials are prized for their therapeutic properties. Properties: Bearberry leaves contain a substance called arbutósido hydroquinone is metabolized and excreted through urine. This substance has a significant antibacterial properties against Escherichia coli, the pathogen responsible for numerous urinary tract infections (Cystitis). In addition, bearberry is a major source of tannin and diuretic anti-inflammatory properties, which promote increased urine volume and renal clearance of urea. His association with heather, other urinary disinfectant, is of particular interest in substantive treatment of cystitis and to prevent recurrences. Urinary tract infections (cystitis, urethritis). Diuretic. Composition: Each capsule contains 270 mg of powder criomolido bearberry leaf with a higher valuation arbutósido to 7%, anhydrous.