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UMBELLIFERONE is a coumarin found in chamomile, angelica, passion flower, and other plants. It has fungistatic properties.

UREA - A toxic breakdown product of protein which is the chief nitrogen containing constituent of urine, and one of the toxic problem areas common in kidney disease, due to the kidney’s inability to remove it.

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URSOLIC ACID is a compound found in uva ursi and the waxlike coating of apples, pears, and other fruits. Ursolic acid is used as an emulsifying agent in pharmaceuticals and foods.

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