Thursday, April 7, 2016

The Benefits of Uva Ursi Leaf

Uva ursi, which is also called bearberry since bears love to eat the shrub, is an herb that is native to cool climates in North America, northern Europe and parts of Asia.  The plant is a small shrub whose leaves remain green year round.  It also has flowers that turn into sour berries, which bears love.  The uva ursi leaf is the part of the plant that herbalists use medicinally.  It has many common uses, and it's included in our products for good reason!

The uva ursi leaf has been used by Native Americans, Chinese and others throughout the world to treat a number of different conditions. Thanks to its soothing and tissue repairing properties, it's the perfect way to soothe, strengthen, and tighten those inflamed tissues. Take a look at just a few of the other benefits now:

  • Aiding Weight Loss: Uva ursi helps prevent water retention and painful bloating, and that can be ideal when you're trying to lose those extra pounds.
  • Antioxidant Power: Much has been written about the virtues of antioxidants, and uva ursi has shown that the antioxidants inside counter the effects of those free radicals which may be responsible for a number of different illnesses and cellular damage. In laboratory tests, uva ursi extract showed a total antioxidant activity of 91.85 percent.
  • Treating Back Pain: When you consume uva ursi it can elevate vitamin C level, which can help to refresh your entire system
  • Easing Bronchitis: If you fight bronchitis on a regular basis, you know what it's like to deal with the mucus and phlegm that just doesn't seem to disappear. Uva ursi can help by calming the inflammation and inhibiting mucus production.

Ready to experience this powerful ingredient for yourself? Take a look at our full product line now.


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