Bearberry leaf | Arctostaphylos uva-ursi | Organic
$8.00 – $15.00
Bearberry is a most useful urinary antiseptic and has a long history of traditional use. Arbutin is the main active constituent although the tannins also significantly help the symptomology of a urinary tract infection. Arbutin is converted into hydroquinone and its esters in the kidney tubules which is why it is considered a urinary antiseptic.
Bearberry is found in our Bladder tea alongside other soothing and antiseptic herbs. This herb should only be used to treat and prevent UTI’s and shouldn’t be used on a long term basis
- Fisher, C, 2009 Materia Medica of Western Herbs.
Additional information
| Ingredients | Dried Bearberry leaf organic |
|---|---|
| Actions | Urinary antiseptic, Astringent |
| Constituents | Hydroquinones – arbutin, methylarbutin, hydroquinone, Polyphenols – gallotannins, catechin, corilagin, Phenolic acids – gallic acid, p-coumaric acid, syringic acid, Flavonoids – quercetin, myricetin, glycosides, Iridoids – monotropein, Phenolic glycosides – piceoside, Triterpenes – ursolic acid |
| Contraindications | Do not use during pregnancy. This herb has GRAS rating {Generally Recognised as Safe}. Herbs should generally be avoided when pregnant or trying to conceive. Please consult with a qualified practitioner before self-prescribing. |
| Instructions | Steep 1 teaspoon of herb for 5-10 minutes. Drink 1-3 times daily. |
| Size | 20 grams, 30 grams, 50 grams |
| Country of origin | Bearberry grows naturally in the Northern hemisphere. This tea is organically grown and harvested in Bulgaria. |
