Uva Ursi

# 🌿 Uva Ursi

**Scientific Name:** Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
**Botanical Family:** Ericaceae (Heath family)
**Plant Type:** Shrub
**Geographical Origin:** Europe, North America

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## 🔹 Description
Uva Ursi is a shrub used for urinary tract infections and kidney health.

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## 🔹 Healing Properties
– **Treatment Properties:** Urinary Aid, Antimicrobial
– **Temperament:** Cool

**Matched Uses / Conditions**
– Common Cold

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## 🔹 Usage & Dosage
– **How to Use:** Tea, Capsules
– **Dosage:** 1-2 tsp dried leaves steeped as tea

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## 🔹 Usage Model
Supports urinary tract health and kidney function.

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## 🔹 Alternatives / Replacements
Cranberry for urinary health

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## 🔹 Precautions
Avoid prolonged use; may irritate the liver.

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## 🔹 References
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### 🔎 Summary (SEO)
A concise profile of **Uva Ursi** (*Arctostaphylos uva-ursi*): a shrub from Europe, North America. Properties: Urinary Aid, Antimicrobial. Temperament: Cool. Includes traditional uses, preparation, precautions, and references.