Uva Ursi is a woody shrub, covered with a pale brown bark, which reaches a height of about 5-30 cm. The leaves are evergreen with a length of 1/2 inch to an inch. These are rounded at the apex but tapers gradually towards the base to a very short stalk or petiole. In spring the plant bears white or pink flowers. The fruit of the plant is a red berry which ripens in autumn. The dried leaves of Uva Ursi are the only part of the plant which is used in medicine. The infusion of it has a diuretic action. So the leaves are used in inflammatory diseases of the urinary tract, urethritis and in cystisis.
The dried leaves of Uva Ursi are the only part of the plant which is used in medicine. The infusion of it has a diuretic action. So the leaves are used in inflammatory diseases of the urinary tract, urethritis and in cystisis.
