Description

Common Name Standardized: uva-ursi
Other: bearberry, kinnickinick Botanical Name Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng.
Plant Family: Ericaceae Overview Introduction Closely related to cranberry and blueberry, uva ursi is a low-lying evergreen perennial bush whose berries are a favorite of bears, hence the name “bearberry.” However, it is the leaves that are used medicinally. Constituents Arbutin, hydroquinone, tannins, iridoids, flavonoids, volatile oils, ursolic, malic and gallic acids. Parts Used Dried leaves and stem fragments. Typical Preparations Traditionally used as a tea or tincture. Frequently combined with buchu, cleavers, dandelion leaf, parsley fruit, or juniper berries. May also be taken in capsule form. Precautions Specific: No known precautions.
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