Uva Ursi
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Botanical Name |
Arctostaphylos uva ursi |
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Family |
Ericaeae |
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Description |
Evergreen bushy shrub. Leaves: small, leathery |
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Parts Used |
Leaves |
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Classification |
Bitter |
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Actions |
Astringent, diuretic |
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Constituents: |
Volatile oil trace Phenols and phenolic glycosides: Tannins 6-7% -gallic acid, egallic acid, quinic acid. Ursolic acid. Hydroquinone glycosides 5-18% -arbutin, methyl arbutin. Flavonoids –quercetin. Allantoin |
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Notes |
It derives its name from the Latin “uva” meaning grape and “ursus” meaning bear Staphyle is the Latin for a bunch of grapes |