GRAPES OF ZORRO
gayuba arctostaphylos uva ursi
GRAPES OF ZORRO
gayuba arctostaphylos uva ursi
Other Names:
Trawlers,
Madroño Dredger
,
Manzanilla
Shepherd
,
Grapes
of Bear,
Grapes of Zorro
.
When there were bears in the mountains of Europe, enjoyed eating with the small
berries
of the
gayuba
, which by its shape and
flavor
, apples seem small flour. They are edible, although the.
medicinal properties of the plant lie mostly in its leaves. The use of
gayuba
goes back to distant times in the countries of northern Europe,
but
the major botanical classics, Greeks and Romans, were unaware of this plant. In the eighteenth century were already known, throughout Europe and
America
, the excellent properties of this plant for the treatment of
diseases
of the
urinary
tract.
Habitat:
Although it is native to northern Europe and Asia, today is widespread across Europe and North
America
. In Spain is in the middle east. It abounds in land and rocky slopes of the mountains.
Description:
woody subshrub of the
family
of Ericaceae, which reaches 15 to 30 cms. tall. Their stems are long and dredgers, and the leaves are
evergreen
, fleshy, small and dark green. The flowers are rounded, white or pink. Da soft fruit bright
red
.
Used parts:
the leaves.
Properties and indications:
the leaves of the
gayuba
contain abundant tannins, which give them an astringent action, flavonoid glycosides, which determines its action slightly diuretic, and fat and conifers.
But
the principle is the most important asset arbutina, whose phenolic glycoside Genina is hydroquinone. This substance provides
a
powerful antiseptic and anti - inflammatory action on
urinary
organs, and is eliminated in the urine. For hydroquinone exert its action, is required to take urine alkaline reaction because it is inactivated when the pH is acidic. This poses no
problem
for those who lead
a
vegetarian diet, then remove urine alkaline. However, those who follow
a
system
rich in meats and seafood, produce acidic urine, and
gayuba
does not act on them. It should, therefore, that during treatment with
gayuba
will follow
a
vegetarian diet rich in fruits and
vegetables
, which in addition to alkaline urine and allow the acting
gayuba
,
has
a
positive effect on
urinary
disorders
. Urine can also temporarily taking alkaline
sodium
bicarbonate, although its action takes little time and baking is not free of side effects. Since germs producers of
urinary
tract
infections
often become resistant to antibiotics and antiseptics usual, the
gayuba
offers
a
viable alternative to treat these conditions,
though
, in case of
urinary
tract
infection
, it is always necessary to consult with the
doctor
. The
gayuba
, alone or supplemented by other treatments, is shown in the following cases:
Pyelonephritis
: is the
infection
of the renal pelvis (cavity that exists within the
kidney
) which collects the urine produced. This condition is accompanied by fever in needles (intermittent high fever) cloudy urine and pain in the kidneys. The
gayuba
,
was
eliminated in the urine, its active principles, acts as antiseptic and anti - inflammatory.
Cystitis
(
infection
and inflammation of the
urinary
bladder
) the
gayuba
calm the
stinging
sensation and irritation that occurs when you urinate. It is particularly effective in
chronic
cystitis
rebels to other treatments.
Urethritis
:
infection
of the urethra, which in some cases it may be
home
venereum
.
Prostatitis
,
almost
always produced as
a
result of
a
urinary
infection
.
Kidney
stones
and Arenillas: although according to some estimates dissolves urinals, this
has
not been proven. In any case,
has
a
beneficial effect on these conditions, to prevent the
infection
of urine that often accompany.
The
gayuba
communicates
a
greenish color to urine, indicating that the treatment is proving effective.
Use:
decoction of 50 - 60 grams of dried leaves and crushed, wet previously for 3 - 4 hours per
liter
of water, boil for 15 minutes and have
a
cup every 3 - 4 hours, it should be spacing no more shots, then the active ingredients are eliminated quickly through the urine. Maceration of 50 to 60 sheets in one
liter
of water, then let stand for 24 hours, then slip and take 3 cups daily slightly heated, it is
a
good alternative to take
gayuba
without suffering the effects of tannin,
but
its effects are less intense than those of the decoction. There are various pharmaceutical preparations based extract
gayuba
, the
doctor
can prescribe in accordance with the patient's condition.
Precautions:
Treatment with
gayuba
not last more than 10 days in
a
row. If necessary, you can repeat past few weeks. Some people with sensitive stomachs may have
gastrointestinal
intolerance
to the tannin - containing leaves of the
gayuba
. In such cases, it is recommended lowering the concentration of
tea
(make only 20 to 30 bouquets of leaves) and simultaneously make charcoal, which absorbs tannins.
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