Evergreen Herbs Pinguica Fruto - Uva Ursi Fruit (8 oz.) - Resealable Stand Up Pouch to Ensure Freshness!

Product description Origin: Mexico Botanical Name: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi Common Names: bearberry, arberry, carillo, kinnikinnick, mountain box, barren myrtle, bear's whortleberry, hog crawberry, rapper dandies and bear's grape What parts of uva ursi fruit are used? Though bears, birds and other animals love the fruit, people only use the leaves for herbal purposes Does barren myrtle have a long history? Native Americans have been using the glossy leaves of this low-growing shrub medicinally since the second century.

Generally Prepared: Uva Ursi leaf is generally prepared as a tea or tincture.

Another traditional use is in a smudge and smoking mix.