Energy and Flavors- cool, bitter
Parts Used- leaf
Parts of Body- bladder, heart, kidneys, liver, small intestine
Conditions- bladder infections, blood in urine, cystitis, diabetes, herpes simplex virus type two, influenza, nephritis, poor eyesight, renal or urinary calculi, rheumatism, skin depigmentation, urethritis, UTI, vaccinia virus, venereal disease
Curative Properties- anhydratic, antibacterial, antifungal, antihemorrhagic, antilithic, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antitussive, antiviral, astringent, demulcent, diuretic, lithotropic, urinary antiseptic
Biochemical Properties- glycosides (abutin and methyl arbutin), allantoin, hydroquinone (tannin), phenolic acids (mainly gallic), piceoside, flavonoids, iridoid glucoside, triterpenes, enzymes (beta-glucosidease), allantoin, resin, volatile oil, wax
Cautions- do not take without breaks, specifically more than five days, not for pregnancy or breastfeeding, not for children
