Hydrangea

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🌿 Ingredients: Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) root
💊 Capsules: Plant-based vegecaps – no added fillers or flow agents
🌱 Typical daily intake: 2–3 capsules once or twice daily, or 1/4–1 tsp powder in water or tea, or as directed by a qualified practitioner.

 

Traditional Background

Hydrangea root has a history of use in North American herbalism, especially in relation to the kidneys and urinary tract. Sometimes called “seven barks,” it has been traditionally employed as a gentle urinary tonic and to support the body’s natural ability to keep minerals moving through the urinary system.

Active Constituents

Cumarins & iridoids: Contribute to hydrangea’s traditional use for urinary comfort and tissue tone.

Flavonoids: Offer antioxidant activity and support healthy microcirculation in the urinary tract.

Mineral content: Hydrangea root contains naturally occurring minerals which complement its use as a urinary tonic.

Traditional Uses

Kidney & Urinary Tract Support: Hydrangea has been traditionally used to:

  • Support healthy kidney and bladder function
  • Assist the body’s natural ability to keep minerals and deposits in healthy solution
  • Promote comfortable urinary flow

Fluid & Cleansing Support: Hydrangea root is often included in traditional cleansing and urinary blends to:

  • Support gentle elimination through the kidneys
  • Complement herbs such as Cornsilk, Marshmallow and Gravel Root

Properties

Traditional kidney tonic, urinary demulcent, mild diuretic, alterative, tissue-soothing.

 

Key Traditional Applications

Hydrangea root has been traditionally used to support:

  • Kidney and bladder wellness
  • Comfortable urinary flow
  • Cleansing and elimination through the urinary tract
  • General urinary tract comfort

Important Notes

Use hydrangea root in moderate, traditional amounts. Adequate water intake is important when using urinary-support herbs. If you experience persistent urinary discomfort, blood in urine, fever or pain, seek medical attention promptly.

Not recommended in pregnancy or breastfeeding. People with serious kidney disease or on prescription medications should consult a qualified practitioner before use.

This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products.