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Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (Uva-Ursi)

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi commonly known as uva-ursi or bearberry prefer to grow in dry sandy soils and is native to the Northern hemisphere.¹ Uva-ursi grows as a low evergreen shrub, producing bright red small berries with dark green leaves, and bell-shaped pink flowers.²

Discovered in the 13th century by Welsh Physicians and then in the 17th century by German physicians, the berries were widely used in medicinal practice.³ Native Americans also used the leaves of the plant in combination with tobacco for smoking.²

Uva-ursi is a strong urinary antiseptic and used to treat both kidney and bladder infections, particularly in interstitial cystitis, pyelonephritis, urinary tract infections and for urethritis.⁴ The herb, has been widely studied for its ability to soothe irritated urinary tissue and membranes, as well as it’s antibacterial effect.⁵ It has also been found to assist in cases of urinary incontinence.⁵ Additionally, uva-ursi can be used to treat has respiratory conditions such as bronchitis.³

Les références:

1. Godfrey, Anthony et Saunders Paul R. Principes et pratique de la médecine naturopathique botanique: Volume I: Botanical Medicine Monographies. CCNM Press Inc, 2010. Impression.

2. Chevallier, Andrew. L'Encyclopédie des plantes médicinales. DK Publishing, 1996. Impression.

3. Stuart M. The Encyclopedia of Herbs & herboristerie. Librairies classiques, 1979. Impression.

4. Hoffman, David. Herboristerie médicale: La science et la pratique de la phytothérapie. Healing Arts Press: 2003. Impression.

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