Bearberry Leaves (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) - Food Grade Bulk

R289.00

Prepared to order (5–7 day lead time) Packed - and where applicable, milled - on demand in audited facilities to ensure optimal quality.

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INCI: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

Bearberry Leaves (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) are dried evergreen leaves traditionally used in herbalism, most commonly in short-term tea and tincture preparations. They have a firm, astringent character and are often selected for focused wellness routines, especially those centred around urinary comfort. Bearberry is also valued by makers for botanical extracts used in skin-toning and brightening style formulations. This is a single-ingredient dried herb with no added fillers or fragrance.

Also available in a smaller retail size.

Key properties

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Botanical Name: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Common Name: Bearberry, Uva-ursi
Plant Part: Leaf
Form: Dried leaves
Taste Profile: Astringent, slightly resinous
Suitable For: Infusions, tinctures, botanical extracts

What it’s used for

This product is commonly used to:

Brew as an herbal infusion for short-term, focused routines
Prepare tinctures for home apothecary use
Create botanical extracts for complexion-toning and brightening style skincare
Build herbal blends where an astringent leaf is desired

Who it’s for

This product is suitable for:

Herbal users wanting a focused, short-term leaf for tea or tinctures
Home apothecary makers preparing tinctures and custom blends
Skincare formulators making botanical extracts and toners

This product is not for:

Anyone wanting a gentle, mild tasting herbal tea
People looking for long-term daily use herbs
Those with known sensitivity to strong astringent botanicals

How to use

As an Infusion: Add 1 to 2 teaspoons to 1 cup of freshly boiled water, steep 10 to 15 minutes, strain, then drink.
As a Tincture: Use a traditional tincture method suited to leaves, then strain and bottle.
As a Cosmetic Extract: Extract in a suitable solvent for your formulation type, then strain very well before use.
Processing Tip: Bearberry is naturally astringent, so blending with milder herbs can improve taste and balance.

Care & safety

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Avoid use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Avoid use if you have severe kidney issues or kidney disease.
Short-term use only unless under practitioner guidance.
Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use if you have a medical condition or take medication.
Discontinue use if any adverse reaction occurs.
Keep out of reach of children and pets.

FAQs

Q: What does bearberry taste like as a tea?
A: It is firm and astringent, with a slightly resinous herbal character.

Q: Can I use bearberry in skincare extracts?
A: Yes, it is commonly used in botanical extracts for toner and serum style formulations when strained well and formulated appropriately.

Q: What type of strainer works best?
A: A fine mesh strainer or muslin helps remove small particles for a clearer infusion or extract.

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 sourced food grade. It is not certified organic. Suitable for Kosher, Halaal and Hindi diets.