Uva Ursi Leaf - Bearberry - Xiong Guo - Arctostphylos uva-ursi - ORGANIC
Latin name: Arctostyhylos uva-ursi
**Price is per ounce (oz) for Bulk Herbs and Powders, Per Vegan Capsule, and/or Per 8 oz Organic Sunflower Infused Oil** Picture shown of what an ounce will look like packaged**
Harvested From: Spain
History/Folklore: Uva Ursi was commonly used by Native Americans of the South West as part of their smoking blend (mixed with Tobacco and other various herbs) known as 'kinnikkinnik'.
Marco Polo was first introduced to it during an exploration into China, where Kubla Khan had learned of its properties just a few decades prior during his invasion of China.
Key Actions: Anticatarrhal, antilithic, antimicrobial, astringent, bitter, demulcent, diuretic, tonic
Key Constituents: Glucoside (Arbutin), Allantoin, Hydroquinone (crystalized arbutin), Ursolic acid, Phenolic acid, Tannic acid, Flavonoid glycosides, Minerals, Trace Minerals (Calcium, Iron, Chromium, Selenium, Magnesium).
Known Uses: This herb is known to help with Arthritis, lower back pain, bedwetting, bladder infections, cystitis, diabetes, Kidney infections, digestive disorders, fevers, gallstones, gravel, strengthens the Heart Muscle, hemorrhoids, Lung Congestion, Excessive Menstruation, Nephritis, Obesity, Prostate Gland Weakness, Theumatism, Chronic Urethritis, Uric Acid Build Up, Uterine ulceration, vaginal discharge, water retention, edema.
Temperature: Cold
Energetics/Flavour: Astringent
Meridians: BL, KD, LI, Chong Mai and Ren Mai
Actions:
- Clears Heat, Resolved Fire Toxicity/Inflammation
- Restrains Infection and Dries Dampness
- Arrests Bleeding
- Generates Flesh/Benefits Skin
- Stimulates the Uterus, Promotes Contractions and Enhances Labour
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