Uva Ursi is an evergreen, trailing plant that survives where many plants don’t, including the alpine forests of the Himalayas, Siberia, northern Europe and North America.
Also known as common bearberry because bears eat the plant’s red berries, Uva Ursi has a long history of use by Native Americans. The leaves, which contain astringent tannins, arbutin and hydroquinone, are traditionally used to make poultices, salves and other topical.
Botanical Name:Arctostaphylos uva ursi
Origin:Albania
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