A plant genus of the family Ericaceae
(The heath plant family of the order Ericales, subclass Dilleniidae, class Magnoliopsida
that are generally shrubs or small trees. Leaves are alternate, simple, and leathery;
flowers are symmetrical with a 4- or 5-parted corolla of partly fused petals.)
Used to treat urinary tract infections, prevention of kidney stones, childhood enuresis.
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Urinary Calculi (Urolithiasis)
Calculi in any part of the urinary tract. According to their composition or pattern
of chemical composition distribution, urinary calculi types may include alternating
or combination, cystine, decubitus, encysted, fibrin,
hemp seed, matrix, mulberry, oxalate, struvite, urostealith, and xanthic calculi.
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Cystitis
Inflammation of the urinary bladder.
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Uva Ursi (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)
Uva ursi has been used historically as an herbal remedy for mild cystitis, and is
recommended by the European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy as a treatment
for uncomplicated cystitis that does not require antibiotics.
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Goethe almost died of urosepsis
In the year of 1805, Goethe almost died of urosepsis. His urological problems were not diseases
arising from full health but a new variation in a life accompanied by illnesses.
Some sources date the first colics he experienced to the year 1795 and others say 1805.
The most dramatic period in the course of his illness was in February, when he suffered
from fever of such an extent that one could speak of urosepsis. Recovery took place
slowly and was accompanied by minor relapses. Nothing about this is written down
in his work. On the advice of his doctors, Goethe undertook a cure in Lauchstadt
in July and August. The report of his consultant, Professor Johann Christian Reil,
on his problems in the field of urology remained undiscovered until 1937.
Professor Reil recommended treatment with thermae carolinae, aqua calcis,
soap soda crystallisata, herbae subastringentes, and uva ursi, among other measures.
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