Botanical Name: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Plant Part Used: Leaves
Processing Method: Drying, Grinding
Uva Ursi, also known as bearberry, is an evergreen shrub found in several nations of Europe and North America. This small shrub with therapeutic properties belongs to the Ericaceae family. Uva Ursi leaves have been used in medicine for centuries. It contains ursolic acid, a strong astringent that increases cell generation to speed up wound healing. It also boosts muscle relaxation and soothes inflamed tissues.
