The Defender Tea

Unsurprisingly, cranberry is one of the most widely studied, time-tested, traditional remedies for supporting urinary tract health. Unlike commercially available, mass-produced cranberry products (which are often made from powdered, heated juice or incomplete and isolated plant chemicals), we utilize whole organic freeze-dried cranberries in order to capture the wide spectrum of phytonutrients found within the entire fruit, including the skin, flesh, and seeds — allowing you to extract a comprehensive range of organic acids, fatty acids, and phenolic compounds in every cup.

Uva ursi, while not as common, is just as powerful of an ally, and even more so when combined with cranberry’s potent compounds. Uva Ursi is an astringent, cooling, and drying herb, known to help balance and soothe while ridding the body of excess heat and dampness. It’s been shown to help support a healthy inflammatory response, while also helping to maintain a healthy microbial balance (especially within the urinary system). Often consumed to help provide relief from urinary-related or menstrual discomfort, Uva Ursi helps soothe hot and angry tissues with help from a chemical in its leaves: allantoin (also found in soothing aloe). Other constituents include flavonoids (which support a healthy inflammatory response), volatile oils (which give the plant its aroma and help to soothe), and iridoids (which help support a healthy immune response).*

This formula can be enjoyed after intimacy to hydrate, flush and protect, or utilized on a consistent basis in your weekly tea rotation to maintain optimal microbiome balance and healthy flora within the bladder and urinary system. You may also utilize this blend before your cycle when hormones are fluctuating and both the urinary and vaginal microbiome are most prone to imbalance. 

The Defender can be used preventatively to maintain urinary health, or in-the-moment as needed sipped slowly throughout the day.*