Uva Ursi

July 14, 2010 by  
Filed under Herbology, Supplements

by Jyll Renee UVA URSI Botanical name:  arctostaphylos uva-ursi Common name:  Bearberry, Kinnikinnick, Mountain cranberry, Rockberry  Habitat:  The uva ursi plant is found in colder, northern climates.  It has red flowers  Info:  Uva ursi also known as bearberry because bears like eating the fruit, has been used medicinally since the 2nd century. Native Americans used [...]