What Is Uva Ursi?

Uva ursi is related to cranberry and blueberry. It grows in many northern places, including Norway, Iceland, Siberia, Canada, and Alaska. Uva ursi commonly used in herbal medicine as an astringent herb to tone, heal, and support the urinary system. It works well both on its own and when combined with other herbs. 

How to Use Uva Ursi (Common Uses)

Uva ursi can be taken internally as a tea, powder, capsules, or extract. It is also a popular ingredient in herbal smoking blends. Visit our blog for inspiration on how to use uva ursi, or explore our smoking blend recipe list for ideas on how to smoke uva ursi.

Medicinal Uses and Benefits of Uva Ursi

Uva ursi is excellent for the urinary tract, and is used primarily to soothe and tone these organs. It is often used for cystitis, kidney and bladder ulcerations, and it has antiseptic and antibacterial effects, so is often used for urinary tract infections as well.

Active Constituents in Uva Ursi

Hydroquinone glycosides, polyphenols, hydrolysable tannin, flavonoids, quercetin, resin, ursolic acid, gallic acid, ellagic acid, allantoin, volatile oil.