Bearberry Leaves (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) Dried - Bulk
Bearberry Leaves (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) Dried - Bulk
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Bearberry Leaves are a potent botanical cherished by both herbalists and skincare enthusiasts. Relied on for centuries in Native American, European, and Asian traditions, Bearberry was occasionally smoked but more commonly brewed into teas for urinary support. It was prized for maintaining urinary tract wellness, easing kidney and bladder irritation, calming inflammation, and gently reducing fluid retention. These benefits are linked to its wealth of active compounds, especially arbutin, which converts to hydroquinone in the body, providing mild yet effective antimicrobial action.
♡ Why we love it: Bearberry is a standout in natural skincare. Rich in tannins that refine and tighten pores, ursolic acid that soothes with antioxidant power, and, most famously, arbutin. Arbutin is considered one of the leading botanical skin brighteners. A true inside-out herb for radiance and clarity.
Sizes: 200g, 500g or 1kg.
Most effective bearberry leaf extracts
Different solvents extract different compounds. Here is ranked, which solvent extracts the most useful compounds.
- Alcohol: Extracts both water-soluble (arbutin, tannins) and some fat-soluble components (ursolic acid). Yields a high amount of arbutin, good amount of tannins and partial ursolic acid extraction.
- Water: Arbutin and tannins are highly water-soluble. This means that you’ll extract maximum arbutin content and a strong tannin extract, but little to no ursolic acid.
- Vinegar: Less potent extract in comparison to a water extract, though it does penetrate plant tissues better than plain water and also adds mild preservative qualities.This also extracts little to no ursolic acid.
- Oil: This will have a poor arbutin and tannin yield, though it will extract more ursolic acid than the other extracts. This makes the oil extract receive more anti-inflammatory benefits.
Bearberry leaves uses
- Assists with Kidney stones
- Aids Cystitis
- Combats bedwetting
- Fights bacteria
- Strengthens heart muscle
- Used to treat disorders of the spleen, liver, pancreas and small intestines
Benefits of bearberry leaves
- 100% Natural
- Food Grade
- Vegan Friendly
- Diuretic
- Anstrigent
- Antimicrobial
- Demulcent
How to use bearberry leaves
- Herbal Tea (infusion): Add 1-2tsp to 1 cup of boiled water. Steep for 10-15 mins and then strain. Drink 3 times a day.
- Tincture: 2-4ml, 3 times a day
Bearberry leaves warnings
- Avoid using during pregnancy or if you suffer from severe kidney issues
About These Botanicals
This product is grown in an organic and regenerative fashion with as minimal use of insecticides, pesticides, herbicides and fungicides as possible, in certified organic fertilizer. The product is certified food grade. It is not certified organic. Suitable for Kosher, Halaal and Hindi diets.
