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UVA URSI LEAVES
Uva ursi, also known as bearberry, is extracted from an evergreen shrub that has been used in traditional medicine for many years, especially in Native American communities.
Benefits
- Used as a diuretic to increase passing of urine
- Treats symptoms of urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Detoxifies the body, improves kidney function
- Helps cure swollen bladder or urethra
- Soothes upset stomach and constipation
Consumption
- Use for short periods only; do not consume for more than 5 days at a time
- Restrict usage to a maximum of 5 series in 1 year
- Soak in water overnight, strain, boil and consume as tea
Ayurvedic Energetics
- Rasa (taste): Bitter
- Virya (action): Cooling
- Vipaka (post-digestive effect): Pungent
- Doshas (constitutions): Balances Pitta and Kapha doshas