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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

References:

1. Godfrey, Anthony and Saunders Paul R. Principles and Practice of Naturopathic Botanical Medicine: Volume I: Botanical Medicine Monographs. CCNM Press Inc, 2010. Print.

2. Chevallier, Andrew. The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants. DK Publishing, 1996. Print.

3. Stuart M. The Encyclopedia of Herbs & Herbalism. Classic Bookshops, 1979. Print.

4. Hoffman, David. Medical Herbalism: The Science and Practice of Herbal Medicine. Healing Arts Press: 2003. Print.

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