Bearberry is native to the northern hemisphere, particularly Europe, North America, Siberia, and the Altai Mountains. Bearberry leaves used medicinally come from wild collections in Spain and Italy. Importation from Eastern European countries has been banned due to species protection. In herbal medicine, the dried leaves of bearberry (Uvae ursi folium) are used. Typical characteristics … Bearberry Health Benefits
Bearberry leaves are used in herbal medicine for the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the urinary tract. Properly dosed, the plant can treat, for example, inflammation of the bladder (cystitis) and upper and lower urinary tract infections. Apply bearberry Supportively, bearberry leaves can also be used for inflammation of the mucous membranes of the bladder … Bearberry: Applications and Uses
Bearberry leaves can be taken as a tea or in the form of coated tablets, tablets or drops containing an extract (extract) of the leaves. Bearberry as a tea The tea is also available in pre-packaged filter bags, but the quality is usually better with loose leaf. Another minus point of the filter bags is … Bearberry: Dosage
The urinary tract disinfecting effect of bearberry leaves is mainly due to arbutin or hydroquinone. From the chemical point of view, arbutin is a derivative of hydroquinone; in alkaline environment, arbutin converts into hydroquinone. Only the hydroquinone formed ultimately has an antibacterial and disinfectant effect on the urinary tract. An alkaline pH value in the … Bearberry: Effect and Side Effects
