Organic Bearberry leaf (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)

Organic Bearberry leaf (Uva Ursi), loose herbal tea

Latin Name: (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)

• used traditionally for millennia`s 
• reintroduced to Europe by Eclectic doctors
• only exceptional quality and purity leaves are chosen
• certified organic
• sustainable sourced
• comply with EU Pharmacopoeia standards
• certified Herb Mark, safe and efficient for use by Herbalist
• bitter taste, with a noticeable astringent qualities
• considered as astringent, dry, cold herb
• astringing, solidifying, restoring, stabilizing, calming qualities
• combines well and efficient with Cornsilk or Marshmallow  also with Echinacea, as well as with Liquorice.
• Vegan and Vegetarian friendly

How to use Organic Uva Ursi leaf:

It can be made to Uva Ursi leaf tea, add 1-2 teaspoons of herb to a cup. Pour in a cup of hot not boiling water. Allow to step for 5-15 minutes. Strain the tea and drink it up to 3 times a day. Uva Ursi have many other uses. You can research the benefits of this herb or ask an herbalist how it can help you.

Safety of Organic Bearberry leaf:

Cautions and Contraindications: 

• People with high blood pressure or people who suffer from Crohn disease, digestive problems, ulcers, kidney or liver disease should avoid Bearberry products. 
• not to be use for prolonged time period, 5 days max
• not recommended during pregnancy and lactation

Other info about Uva Ursi leaf:

Bearberry has been used since the 2nd century, with cultures worldwide. The name “uva ursi,” means “bear grapes” and comes from the fact that bears love to eat them. This also gave rise to the common name “bearberry.” Birds, especially grouse, foxes, and coyotes eat the berries.

Other names:

• Bearberry
• Mountain Box, 
• Moosebeere,
• Kinnikinnick,
• Brawlins,
• Mountain Cranberry,
• Beargrape
• Xiong Guo
• Macznica lekarska

Organic Bearberry leaf typical ingredients: 

100% pure Botanical, absolutely nothing added, exceptional quality and purity, dried and cut Organic Bearberry leaf (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)

Wild grown/Eco cultivated/Organic cultivated/Cultivated: 

Organic certified

Country of origin:

Spain

Packaging:

All products are hand packed in resalable paper bags to ensure maximum freshness

Vegetarian/Vegan Suitability:

Suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans

Quality assured

Uva Ursi benefits:

Native American Indians used the leaves as an ingredient in smoking mixtures for peace pipes. It was believed to be calming and support mental clarity. Bearberry is an example of another herb forgotten by Europeans, who were reintroduced to it by Native Americans.

Because of UK law, we cannot provide any medicinal information about our herbs. However, at Botanical Remedies, we only offer herbs that have proven effects in literature or tradition. These herbs have been thoroughly tested in laboratories for authenticity, quality, and purity. Our herbs can be used efficiently and safely within recommended by literature doses.

Please do not confuse herbal teas and spices widely available on the market with our herbs as there is huge difference between process and cost of production medicinal herbs and other herbal teas. Botanical Remedies offer only herbs that are efficient and safe to use by Herbalists.

Where can you find information about herbs?

You can look for details on herbs benefits, uses, and dosage. It's also important to know about safety and effectiveness. Additionally, consider the side effects. You can find both traditional and scientific knowledge on these topics.

Below few solid sources of information:

www.herbalreality.com web run by experienced Medical Herbalists

https://www.rjwhelan.co.nz web run by Medical Herbalist

https://botanicalremedies.co.uk/blogs/herbs blog run by Master Herbalist and Naturopath