7. Uva-Ursi

Commonly used as a cure for infections in folk medicine, uva-ursi or bearberry is an astringent that can help cleanse the kidneys as well as soothe and tone the urinary tract. In fact, even clinical trials in the UK have suggested that uva-ursi, when taken along with ibuprofen, could help alleviate mild cases of UTI without the need for antibiotics.

Nevertheless, uva-ursi shouldn’t be taken in large doses or for a long period of time continuously. It is most commonly found in the form of tea or capsule.