This combination supplies the following actions :

• diuretic (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi, Barosma betulina, Zea mays)
• demulcent (Zea mays)
• antimicrobial (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi, Barosma betulina)

Zea mays --- --- --- 2 parts
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi --- --- --- 2 parts
Viburnum prunifolium --- --- --- 1 part
Valeriana officinalis --- --- --- 1 part 5ml. of tincture taken 3 times a day.

diuretic (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi, Barosma betulina, Zea mays)
demulcent (Zea mays)
antimicrobial (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi, Barosma betulina)
antispasmodic (Valeriana officinalis, Viburnum prunifolium)

Althaea officinalis rad. --- --- --- 2 parts
Zea Mays --- --- --- 2 parts
Agropyron repens --- --- --- 2 parts
Equisetum arvensis --- --- --- 2 parts
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi --- --- --- 2 parts
Barosma betulina --- --- --- 1 part

Broader Context of Treatment :

• avoid internal tampons, as they contain additives which can injure the lining of the vagina.
• Discontinue use of diaphragm, oral contraceptives & other chemicals used around the vagina.
• Discontinue use of `deodorant soaps' such as Lifebouy, Irish Spring, Safeguard. These soaps are irritating to skin and are responsible for killing off normal external bacteria which are then replaced by more virulent, less easily killed pathogens.

• Increase intake of water to at least 8-12 glasses per day. This will help to flush out the bacteria, and will often reduce dysuria.
• Acidify the urine. Decrease foods that are alkaline forming such as dairy products, citrus juices, sodas.
• Eat a light diet consisting of grains, some vegetables, and specific acidifying juices.
• Eliminate bladder irritants such as coffee, black tea, alcohol.
• Discontinue all intake of foods high in sugar including sweet vegetables and fruits, sugar, honey. Chocolate is a bladder irritant.
• Do not eat: chicken liver, canned figs, brewers yeast, raisins, avocados, soy sauce, grapes, fava beans, corned beef, nuts, hard cheeses, chocolate, apples, peaches, pineapple, cantaloupe, citrus, pickled herring bananas yogurt beer wine vinegar mayonnaise sour cream guavas/nectarines

• Vitamin C- new studies show that ascorbic acid irritates the bladder, thus C must be obtained in the form of Calcium ascorbate, which is relatively buffered. Avoid vitamins containing aspartate, as it is a bladder irritant.
• Vitamin E- 400 to 600 IU/day Vitamin B6- 300 mg/day.