Uva Ursi Leaf

Uva Ursi (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) has antibacterial and astringent qualities that help reduce inflammation and fight infection. Uva Ursi is used to treat urinary tract infections (UTI), dysuria (painful urination), cystitis (bladder infection), urethritis (inflammation of urethra). Uva Ursi has also been shown to help manage urinary incontinence (uncontrolled leakage of urine) and shrink and tighten mucous membranes in the body, which help reduce susceptibility to infections. Uva Ursi's diuretic properties help flush fluids and waste from the body and help alleviate kidney stones and gallstones. Uva Ursi also has stringent qualities which also help in mild exfoliation of dead layer of skin cells. Applied topically, Uva Ursi can reduce skin lightening and hyperpigmentation.