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Ericaceae
Use profile

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng.

Bearberry

Mild recurrent urinary symptoms

Traditional use

Fever, flank pain or blood in urine: seek prompt medical advice. Reassessment after 4 days of symptoms; do not replace an indicated antibiotic.

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Ericaceae
Documentary entry

Erica cinerea L.

Bell heather

Pharmacopoeial material: flower

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Documentary notice: these references alone do not support a therapeutic use or dose recommendation.

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Ericaceae
Documentary entry

Erica arborea L.

Erica arborea

Source topics

Reported use: enlarged lymph nodes

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Limited ethnobotanical record: reported uses; the survey does not establish effectiveness or safety. Do not reproduce the preparations; consult a qualified professional before medicinal use.

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Ericaceae
Documentary entry

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull

Heather

Pharmacopoeial material: flowering tops

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Documentary notice: these references alone do not support a therapeutic use or dose recommendation.

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Ericaceae
Documentary entry

Arbutus unedo L.

Strawberry tree

Pharmacopoeial material: leaves; underground parts

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Documentary notice: these references alone do not support a therapeutic use or dose recommendation.

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