Kidney Boost Tincture
Kidney Boost Tincture, Chanca Piedra Leaf, Cranberry Berry, Dandelion Root, Horsetail Herb, Usnea Thallus, Uva Ursi Leaf
Kidney Boost Tincture
This is an alcohol-based liquid extract (tincture) of six ingredients extracted together in equal parts: four herbs, a berry and a lichen. Each is also sold on its own. It is a traditional herbal product for short courses only - several of its ingredients carry serious cautions, so please read the safety information below before use.
- Chanca piedra, leaf - Phyllanthus niruri leaf (Phyllanthaceae)
- Cranberry, berry - Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit (Ericaceae)
- Dandelion, root - Taraxacum officinale root (Asteraceae)
- Horsetail, herb - Equisetum arvense aerial parts (Equisetaceae)
- Usnea, thallus - Usnea barbata lichen (Parmeliaceae) - contains usnic acid
- Uva ursi, leaf - Arctostaphylos uva-ursi leaf (Ericaceae) - short-course herb
- Extract type: Alcohol tincture. Other ingredients: organic alcohol, vegetable glycerin, crystal clear purified water
- Origin: Responsibly sourced botanicals. Gluten free. Made in the USA.
What is in the blend
- Chanca piedra - a small annual herb of the Amazon and tropical Asia with tiny round fruits under its leaves; known in South America by a traditional folk name; the leaf is used.
- Cranberry - the tart red berry of a low evergreen vine of North American bogs, the same fruit used for juice and sauce.
- Dandelion - the long taproot of the familiar yellow-flowered lawn weed, roasted in some countries as a coffee substitute.
- Horsetail - a primitive, leafless plant with jointed, hollow stems, a survivor from the age of the dinosaurs.
- Usnea - "old man's beard", a pale grey-green lichen that hangs from branches in cool, damp forests; a partnership of a fungus and an alga, not a plant. It contains usnic acid (see the safety information).
- Uva ursi - the leathery evergreen leaf of bearberry, a creeping shrub of northern heaths; it contains arbutin, which is why herbal monographs limit it to short courses.
Why a tincture
The six dried ingredients are macerated together in organic alcohol with a little vegetable glycerin and water - the classic herbal method. A tincture keeps for years at room temperature in a cool, dark place, has a sharp, bitter, astringent taste, and a few drops disappear in a glass of water. A serving of 20 to 30 drops is roughly 1 ml of liquid, so the amount of alcohol per serving is small.
How to use
Shake well before use. Put the number of drops shown on the label into a glass of water and drink it with food, up to the frequency shown on the label, and drink plenty of water through the day. Use it for no more than one week at a time and no more than five courses a year. Do not exceed the label serving. Store in a cool, dark place with the cap tight.
Tincture or drops?
If you avoid alcohol or prefer a milder taste, the same six-ingredient blend is available as Kidney Boost Alcohol-Free Drops - the glycerite version. The ingredients and proportions are identical; only the extraction liquid differs.
Important safety information - please read carefully before use
This blend contains usnea (usnic acid), uva ursi and horsetail. It is for short courses only, and it is not for people with liver or kidney disease. Please read before use.
- Liver: usnea contains usnic acid, which has caused severe liver injury, including liver failure, in people taking concentrated usnic-acid supplements. Never exceed the label serving and use only in short courses. Stop immediately and see a doctor if you notice yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, pale stools, abdominal pain, nausea or unusual fatigue. Do not use if you have liver disease, drink alcohol heavily or take medicines that affect the liver.
- Kidney disease: do not use - horsetail and uva ursi are not suitable for people with kidney disease.
- See a doctor: pain in the side or lower back, blood in the urine, fever, swelling or changes in urination need medical diagnosis. Do not use this or any herbal product in place of medical care.
- Short courses only: uva ursi contains arbutin, which the body converts to hydroquinone. Use this blend for no more than one week at a time and no more than five courses a year.
- Age: not for anyone under 18.
- Pregnancy / nursing: do not use.
- Diuretics, blood pressure and blood sugar: horsetail, dandelion and chanca piedra increase urine output and may lower potassium, blood pressure and blood sugar. Consult your doctor if you take diuretics, blood-pressure or diabetes medication, lithium or heart medicines.
- Blood thinners: chanca piedra and cranberry may affect clotting - consult your doctor if you take warfarin or similar.
- Vitamin B1: horsetail contains an enzyme that breaks down thiamine - another reason not to use this blend continuously.
- Gallstones: avoid if you have gallstones or a bile-duct obstruction (dandelion).
- Allergies: avoid if you are allergic to lichens, to daisy-family plants such as ragweed, or to aspirin and salicylates.
- Contains alcohol. If you have a medical condition or take medication, consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use. Do not use it to self-treat any medical condition - see a qualified doctor instead. Keep out of reach of children.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
| Name | Language | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Phyllanthus Niruri Vaccinium Macrocarpon Taraxacum Officinale Equisetum Arvense Usnea Barbata Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Blend | Botanical Name | Composition binomials |
| Kidney Boost | Commercial Name | Formula name (lead) |
| Kidney Boost Tincture | Commercial Name | Alcohol-extract commercial name |
| Kidney Boost Drops | Commercial Name | Alcohol-free commercial name |
| Chanca Piedra Cranberry Dandelion Horsetail Usnea Uva Ursi Blend | Commercial Name | Composition name |
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