Uva Ursi (Bearberry) Leaf - Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi L.

Uva Ursi for Urinary Tract Infection Treatment aid Bearberry Leaf - Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi L. Origin: Spain Used part: Leaf Description: This curiously named plant, in fact, is the Ursina (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi L.), belonging to the family Ericaceae, also known as buxyl, arbutus, ursina, bear-grape and buúulo. This plant mainly inhabits the mountainous regions of Europe, Asia and North America; has earned the nickname "bear grape" (which originated the name uva ursi) because its fruit - which are berries of red color - has a taste that does not please the human palate very much, but rather pleases that of the bears that consume it too much. Health benefits: This plant has been used as an antiseptic and diuretic of the urinary tract for centuries, as teas form or leaf extracts. But its tea, to this day, is the highlight. Its green leaves that can be harvested at any time of year provide benefits to the human body through its tea. Grape tea ursi acts as a potent antiseptic, protecting