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.

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Is Uva Ursi Leaf the Right Ingredient for your Detox?

Your body needs cleansing from the pollutants that are all around us in today’s environment.  What pollutants? some may ask.  The ones in the very air we breathe; the foods we eat; the beverages we drink; and even the medications we may take.  The air in much of the world today carries varying degrees of chemicals, pesticides, and other carcinogens that we can’t help but breathe in on a daily basis.  How can you help your body survive in such tough circumstances?  By using a safe and scientifically proven mix of natural herbs and minerals to detox the body’s systems.

Natural Ingredients

Uva Ursi Leaf is one such natural ingredient that can help make a difference in your detox program.  What does Uva Ursi Leaf do?  For one, it can help combat urinary tract problems, such as infections.  It has been known to help alleviate bladder and kidney infections, as well as aid digestion.  It also fights inflammation in the urinary tract.

How Does It Work?

Uva Ursi Leaf contains Arbutin, which, inside the body, is converted to hydroquinone.  This converted substance assists in keeping a microbial balance in the urinary system, which then helps fight infections and irritations.  Consequently, it also helps support healthy immune functions.  At the same time, it has the power to soothe irritated tissues that may be inflamed by relaxing the surrounding muscles.

The properties held within the Uva Ursi Leaf lend themselves well to high performance when used in combination with other herbs and minerals to help the body naturally cleanse and detox.

Don’t entrust your body to just any detox program; choose one that won’t strip your body of all its nutrients and minerals along the way.  Natural herbs and minerals that have proven to be safe and reliable when cleaning the toxins out of the human body should be sought.