Medicinal Uses : It is commonly believed that the herb is effective in strengthening heart muscle and the urinary tract, returning the womb to normal size after childbirth and in controlling urinary incontinence.
Uva Ursi or Bearberries
History and Folklore : In the 13th Century, Marco Polo said that the herb was already being used by the Chinese to control kidney and urinary problems. It was mixed with tobacco and used by Native Americans in religious ceremonies. In addition to controlling problems of the urinary tract, Native Americans also used it to treat back sprains, venereal diseases, prevent obesity; in a powdered form, the leaves were also applied to sores.
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Common Bearberry
from Thomé Flora von Deutschland
Österreich und der Schweiz 1885
It is recommended that you consult your family physician before self-medicating.
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