Herbs
Uva Ursi (Arctosaphylos Uva-Ursi)
| A.K.A.: |
Bearberry, Kinnikinnick ,Bear's grape, Coralillo |
| Part Used: |
Leaves |
| Properties: |
Alterative, Antibacterial, Antilithic, Antimicrobial, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diuretic, Lithotriptic |
| Primary Nutrients: |
Iron, Manganese, Trace Minerals, Vitamin A |
| Primary Uses: |
Custitis, Diabetes, Gonorrhea, Kidney Infections, Urethritis, Spleen |
| Secondary Uses: |
Arthritis, Bedwetting, Bright's Disease, Diarrhea, Digestion, Dysentery, Female Problems, Fevers, Gallstones, Gravel, Hemorrhoids, Infections, Liver, Lung Congestion, Menstruation, Pancreas, Prostate, Rheumatism, Uric Acid, Urinary Incontinence, Uterine Disorders, Ulcers, Vaginal Discharge, Venereal Disease, Water retention |
Uva ursi works to treat many bladder and kidneys problems including pyelitis, nephtitis, urolithiasis, cystitis, urethritis, and urinary catarrh. It contains astringent activity to help clean and protect the urinary system. It helps to reduce inflammation, acids with diabetes, arthritis and hemorrhaging.
- Treatment for excessive sugar in the blood.
- Contains allantoin, which spurs the healing of wounds.
- Shown to be strongly antibiotic against many organisms including Staph and E.Coli.
- The leaves are powerfully astringent.
- Works as a urinary disinfectant.
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