Arbutus Herb - Arbutus Tree, Flower Information

Scientific Name: Epigaea repens

Medicinal Uses of Arbutus Herb

• Astringent and diuretic. Arbutus is used similarly today as buchu and bearberry.
• Arbutus is used internally for cystitis, kidney stones, kidney and urinary tract infections, bladder stones. Useful when urine contains blood or pus.
• The tincture is used in cases of lithic acid gravel and all diseases of the urinary organs (nephritis, cystitis, vesical catarrh)
• Used for debilitated or relaxed bladder, for urine containing blood or pus.
• Used for diarrhea or bowel complaints of children.
• Arbutus is used by Native Americans for stomachaches, kidney disorders, and as a blood purifier.
• A folk remedy of leaf tea was used for bladder, urethra and kidney disorders.
• The Iroquois also used it for blood ailments.
• The Seneca used the flowers of Arbutus and leaves for malaria.
• Arbutus is u sed by Shakers for kidney stones.