Скачать или смотреть Uva ursi, also known as bearberry, has a rich history rooted in traditional medicine

Uva ursi, also known as bearberry, has a rich history rooted in traditional medicine. The plant’s botanical name, *Arctostaphylos uva-ursi*, reflects its connection to bears (“uva-ursi” means “bear’s grape” in Latin), as the berries are a favored food of bears. It is also known by various names such as kinnikinnick, bear’s grape, and mountain cranberry.

Historically, uva ursi has been used by various indigenous cultures, particularly Native American tribes, who used the leaves for medicinal purposes and the berries as a food source. The leaves were commonly dried and smoked in ceremonial pipes, often mixed with other herbs, hence the name “kinnikinnick,” which refers to a smoking mixture.

Medicinally, uva ursi has been prized for its diuretic and astringent properties. It has been used traditionally to treat urinary tract infections, bladder issues, and kidney problems. The active compound in uva ursi, arbutin, is converted in the body to hydroquinone, which exerts an antibacterial effect, particularly in the urinary tract.

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