Uva Ursi 500mg (84 Veggie capsules)

Uva Ursi Veggie Capsules

Uva Ursi is a Latin name which means bear's grape. Its botanical name is Arctostaphylos and it is of the Ericaceae family. Native Americans used Uva ursi to ease the discomfort of occasional urinary complaints. Today Uva Ursi is widely used by traditional healers for strengthening and toning the urinary tract.

Appearance

Uva ursi grows as a vine or mat usually along open areas and down slopes in the mountains and on the dry sides of canyons. It has small leathery spoon shaped leaves that are attached to reddish barked stems. The flowers usually appear in the Spring. Flowers begin as small pinkish urns and mature into red berries that are sporadically located along the length of the stem.

History

 Uva Ursi has been used against urinary tract discomforts since the 17th century, and--despite the discovery of antibiotics--is still in use today. It contains a substance called arbutin which has proven antibacterial properties.  Uva Ursi works best when the urine is alkaline. To assure alkalinity, stick to a diet rich in fruits, vegetables (especially tomatoes), and fruit juices. Taking small doses of sodium bicarbonate will also help assure alkaline urine. The antibacterial effect of each dose of  Uva Ursi reaches its peak 3 to 4 hours after administration. Originally native to Spain,  Uva Ursi has spread throughout Europe, Asia, and North America. It is often called bearberry, although no one is sure of the reason. Some say that its awful taste makes it fit only for bears, others that bears are especially fond of it.

About our Capsules:

We take great care in manufacturing products that do not contain excipients, like flow agents, coatings, colorings, binders, and release agents that other manufacturers list under Other Ingredients, as:

1. Silica
2. Sterate
3. Maltodextrin
4. Tocopherols
5. Derivatives from soy
6. and more

For this reason our capsules may not have a uniform look and may not be completely full.  Please rest assured that your capsule weight is as stated on the label, we pay close and systematic attention to weight, purity and the potency of our capsules.  Our number one goal is PURITY and POTENCY, not LOOKS.

It takes an abundance of patience and care to encapsulate powders without flow agents. As a result, we often run our machines at 10% of full speed in order to get the job done.  Again PURITY is our #1 goal, not saving on production COST.

No one else takes the time to make such PURE products.  Please enjoy!