Diuretic

The pack name is Nature's Sunshine Herbal Diuretic. It is a five-herb capsule combining juniper berry, parsley leaf, uva ursi leaf, dandelion root and German chamomile flower, all as whole powdered herb rather than concentrated extracts, totalling 415 mg of active herb per capsule. The bottle holds 100 hard gelatin capsules. It is listed on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods, and the traditional uses set out below are the ones that listing permits.

Product Strengths

• Five traditional herbs in one capsule: juniper berry, parsley leaf, uva ursi leaf, dandelion root and German chamomile flower, 415 mg of active herb in total per capsule.
• Urine output: traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to promote and increase urine output.
• Mild fluid retention: traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to temporarily relieve mild fluid retention.
• Medically diagnosed cystitis: traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to help relieve the symptoms of medically diagnosed cystitis.
• Carminative: traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to relieve flatulence.
• Whole powdered herb: no standardised extracts, and no added gluten, lactose, soy, starch, sugars, salt, wheat products, artificial colourings, flavourings or preservatives.

Suitable For / Not Suitable For

Suitable for: Adults seeking everyday nutritional support.

Not suitable for: Vegans and vegetarians, because the capsule shell is gelatin; Anyone with an allergy to the listed ingredients; Pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Ingredients

Excipients: gelatin, glacial acetic acid, potable water, silicon dioxide and sodium lauryl sulfate. The capsule shell is gelatin, so it is not suitable for vegans or vegetarians.

Suggested Use

Adults: take 2 capsules twice daily with a meal, or as professionally prescribed.

Cost Per Serve

Cost per day is approximate, is based on the current price and assumes the label dose. Follow the dose your practitioner gives you.

Warnings

• Do not use if pregnant or likely to become pregnant.
• If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional.
• If fluid retention persists, seek medical advice.
• If pain or irritation persists for more than 48 hours, consult your doctor. The presence of blood in the urine warrants immediate medical attention.
• Take two hours away from all prescription medications.
• Not for children. Keep out of reach of children.

Allergens

The capsule shell is gelatin, an animal-derived ingredient, so it is not suitable for vegans or vegetarians. German chamomile and dandelion are both members of the daisy family, so the capsules are not suitable for anyone sensitive to Asteraceae plants. No added gluten, lactose, soy, starch, sugars, salt or wheat products, and no artificial colourings, flavourings or preservatives. Always review label for full list of ingredients.

TGA Listing

Listed on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods as AUST L 25680. Listed medicines carry an AUST L number and are assessed by the TGA for quality and safety, not for efficacy.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, with the cap firmly closed. Keep out of reach of children.

Always read the label and follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional. Herbal medicines are not a replacement for a varied, balanced diet or for advice from a qualified health practitioner.

Disclaimer

Always read the label and follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional. Supplements should not replace a balanced diet.