Uva Ursi

Naturally astringent and rich in phenols, uva ursi leaf has long been linked to the urinary system and kidney health.

Benefits:

The leaves of this mountain bush contain hydroquinones, including arbutin and allantoin.

Prior to the invention of antibiotics, indigenous people used various plants and herbal remedies to deal with issues including infections. One example is the plant called uva ursi, or bearberry, which has been used as a natural remedy for UTIs (urinary tract infections) for hundreds of years.

Leaf extracts made from uva ursi (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) have been approved for use for urinary tract inflammation by the German Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices and are even available as prescriptions in Germany for this application. Whether taken as a capsule, tincture or tea, this herb seems capable of fighting inflammation, infections, swelling and more.

Where does bearberry grow? It’s found in many different types of climates and locations that have a good amount of sun exposure, including open woodlands, sandy beaches and rocky soils.

You’ll find it growing in places such as California and New Mexico in the U.S. and throughout parts of Europe, Siberia and and the Himalayas. When the weather is warm and sunny the plant produces pink and white flowers and red berries.

Ingredients: Uva ursi leaf.

Recommended Use: Take 1 capsule with a meal twice daily.

NOTE: Do not take with Cranberry & Buchu Conc.