OVERVIEW:
Uva ursi is a low-lying evergreen bush closely related to cranberry and blueberry. It is also commonly referred to as bearberry because its bright red berries are a favorite of bears. It has a very bitter taste and is not generally used for cooking, however, usually in combination with other herbs to make the taste more palatable, uva ursi is prepared as an herbal tea.
Native Americans have used this herb for centuries. It is commonly used to support a healthy urinary tract because of its astringent effects and its significant antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. In small doses for short periods of time, uva ursi preparations are generally considered safe but it is not recommended to take large quantities or for long periods of time because of its effect on the liver.
LATIN:
Arctostaphylos uva ursi
ORIGIN:
Turkey
CULTIVATION:
Organic
PARTS USED:
Dried Leaf & Stems / Cut & Sifted
CATEGORY:
Culinary and Medicinal Herb
TISANE "HERBAL" TEA BREW TIMES:
Ground tisane teas and tea bags - Steep 2 to 5 minutes
Loose leaf tisane teas - Steep 3-5 minutes
Root and seed-based tisane teas - Steep 6-8 minutes
*Steep in newly boiling water (212ºF) to best release the health benefits.
