Urinary Healer

Uva-Ursi

URINARY HEALER

Medicine: Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)

Path: 12 Hindrance
Directions: North/East
Vision: Rain power without influencing warrior spirit within
Physiology: Outer body (bladder/colon/liver/kidney), Inner effect (energize)

Indigenous Use: Leaves used to treat urinary tract infections (diuretic), cystitis, kidney and gallstones. Bearberry is strongly astringent. The Okanagan-Colville Indians drank a tonic combining it with Oregon grape.
Other Uses: Also used for bronchitis, gonorrhea, diarrhea, and to stop bleeding.
Preparation: Make tea by boiling one cup of water containing one teaspoon of Uva-ursi. Bring to boil and simmer for fifteen minutes, strain and cool. Take a quarter cup up to three times daily.
Availability: Found in sandy soil, rocks. From the Arctic to Canada and northern U.S. Common (Herbal Supplier)

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