Urinary Tract Tea

$8.00

HERBAL TEA | CAFFEINE FREE | ORGANIC | URINARY TRACT WELLNESS

You know the routine. Something feels a little off down there, so out comes the cranberry juice, along with about a dessert's worth of sugar. This tea is the gentler way. Cranberry and uva ursi, the two classic go-tos for urinary health, along with corn silk and Ayurveda's own urinary herbs, gokhru and punarnava, make this the go to for urinary tract health*. A little peppermint and licorice make it taste like a treat, not a remedy.

Sold in 1 oz quantities. Each 1 oz makes 6 to 10 cups of tea.

Ingredients

cranberry, uva ursi, peppermint, corn silk, gokhru, punarnava, nettle leaves, licorice, calendula

How To Get the Most From this tea for Urinary Tract Wellness

Pair it with plenty of plain water. The gentle diuretic herbs do their best work when your body has water to move through.

Reach for it in short stretches. Uva ursi is traditionally taken for up to a week at a time, so this is the cup for when you want extra support, then give it a rest.

Have your last cup by mid-afternoon. These herbs encourage flow, and nobody wants a 3am bathroom trip.

Go easy on bladder irritants. Caffeine, alcohol and sugary drinks, sweetened cranberry juice included, work against what this cup is doing.

Keep warm. In Ayurveda, cold settles in the lower belly and back, which is why a warm cup and a hot water bottle on your lower back while you sip is old advice that still feels wonderful.

If you notice burning, fever, pain in your back or sides, or blood in your urine, see a doctor right away. Those symptoms need medical care, not an herbal tea.

* Health benefits have not been evaluated by the FDA. Consult your doctor if you are on medication, have a health condition, or are pregnant or nursing or having surgery.

  • Why does this tea work?

    Cranberry: the star here, the berry most closely linked with urinary health and one of the most studied foods for it. It gives the cup its bright, tart flavor.

    Uva ursi: also called bearberry, a leaf Native American and European herbalists have used for centuries specifically for the bladder and urinary tract.

    Corn silk: the fine golden threads from the top of an ear of corn, traditionally used as a gentle diuretic to encourage healthy flow and soothe the urinary tract.

    Gokhru: also known as gokshura, Ayurveda's go-to herb for the urinary system, traditionally used to support healthy flow and a comfortable bladder.

    Punarnava: an Ayurvedic herb whose name means "that which renews the body," traditionally used to support the kidneys and healthy fluid balance.

    Nettle leaves: a mild traditional diuretic that also brings a boost of minerals.

    Licorice and calendula: two soothing herbs that add calm to the blend and a soft natural sweetness, no sugar needed.

    Peppermint: the cool, fresh note that makes this an easy cup to love.

    These statements are based on traditional herbal use and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

  • Which tea is right for me?

    This is the one to reach for when you want a gentle, caffeine free cup that keeps things flowing and your bladder comfortable, without the sugar of cranberry juice.

    If what bothers you is more bloating and belly discomfort than anything urinary, our Bloat No More Tea is the better fit for everyday digestive comfort.

    And if you think you have an infection, see your doctor, because an infection needs proper treatment.

  • Who should use extra caution?

    Not recommended if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition or are on medications without checking with your healthcare provider first. Not for children.

    If you have kidney disease or a history of kidney stones, check with your doctor first. Several herbs in this blend are mild diuretics, and cranberry contains oxalates.

    If you take a prescription diuretic or blood pressure medication, talk to your doctor before drinking this regularly. Corn silk, nettle, gokhru and punarnava are gentle diuretics on their own, and licorice can raise blood pressure.

    Cranberry can interact with warfarin. If you take a blood thinner, clear this tea with your doctor first.

    If you have surgery coming up, stop two weeks before your procedure and let your surgical team know you have been drinking this tea.

Questions from our Laguna Beach Store customers about this tea

Not with an active infection. A UTI needs to be seen by a doctor, and antibiotics are the treatment that works. The cranberry research you may have read about looks at concentrated juices and supplements taken regularly by women who get repeat infections, and even there the results are mixed. A cup of tea carries far less cranberry than those products. Think of Urinary Tract Tea as a comforting cup and extra fluid that sits alongside good bladder care, not a replacement for your doctor.

For a short stretch, yes. Each cup is one teaspoon of a nine-herb blend, so no single herb is there in a heavy dose, but uva ursi is traditionally used for about a week at a time rather than year-round. Enjoy it daily for up to a week when you want extra support, then take a break. Drink plenty of water alongside it and keep it to earlier in the day. If you have a kidney condition or take a diuretic, blood pressure medication or blood thinner, check with your doctor first.

A little, and that is part of the idea. Corn silk, nettle, gokhru and punarnava are gentle traditional diuretics, so the cup nudges more fluid through, the old herbalist way of keeping things flowing and feeling fresh. It is mild, not a mad dash to the bathroom, but it is why we suggest finishing your last cup by mid-afternoon and drinking plenty of plain water alongside it.

Not at all. Cranberry gives it a gentle tartness, peppermint keeps it fresh and licorice adds a natural sweetness, so most people enjoy it plain. It is lovely iced, too.