Medicinal uses of bearberry
The Bearberry is a medicinal plant that grows naturally on hills and mountains from around the world. The binomial name that corresponds to this species is that of Arctostaphylos uva-ursii, and has branches with quite particular forms (twist on themselves). The plant bearberry flowers in the months of spring , time of year when flowers are carried in groups of ten.
As for his collection, it is best to do it in the summer months (this plant can also be collected at other times of year, although its therapeutic properties will be slightly smaller). The flavor of this plant to a somewhat bitter taste. If you look at their chemistry will find a substance known as arbutósido at a concentration of 5% (which gives the species most of its medicinal properties). It also has gallic tannins and allantoin.
The therapeutic effects by now known to the bearberry are its properties as an astringent, anti-microbial and healing remedy for urinary disorders. Throughout the world this plant is used for its excellent beneficial effects on urinary tract diseases and associated bodies (such as nephritis, prostatitis, stones and cystitis). The bearberry also be applied directly on open wounds (given its anti-microbial and disinfectant). Because of its high tannin presence of all, ways to moderate consumption is recommended in people with delicacies. To prepare an infusion made from bearberry it takes about 25g of the plant per liter of water to be prepared. After heating the water in introducing these plants must be filtered and let stand a few minutes. It may take up to 4 cups daily.
