Title: Uva Ursi

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Date Posted：01/25/2009 17:34 PMCopy HTML Uva Ursi-    Uva Ursi (Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi, also called Bearberry, Universe Vine, Bear's Whortleberry, Mountain Box, Foxberry, Kinnikinnick, Bear's Grape, Crowberry, Mealberry, and Hog Cranberry) is found in colder, northern climates. It has red berries, which bears are said to be fond of, thus the nickname "Bearberry". The berries are nourishing, but its the Uva Ursi leaves that hold the medicinal value. The leaves of the Uva Ursi shrub have been used worldwide for urinary problems for at least 1,000 years, and probably longer in Native American use. Magickal Uses: Uva Ursi may be used to increase your intuitive and psychic abilities and skills. In "A Compendium of Herbal Magick" by Paul Beyerl it is recommended "that small daily amounts be taken as a spiritual tonic" to achieve this end. Some Native American peoples include Uva Ursi in their ritual pipe-smoking mixtures. Some tribes use Uva Ursi to train Shamans in the development of their skills in divination and prophecy. Medicinal and Other Uses: Uva Ursi is commonly used as a diuretic. The glycoside "arbutin" is the active ingredient in Uva Ursi. It has been shown to kill bacteria in the urine. Before it can act, however, the sugar portion of arbutin and its attached small molecule (known as hydroquinone) must be broken apart. The urine must be alkaline for this to happen. Hydroquinone is a very powerful antimicrobial agent and is responsible for Uva Ursi’s ability to treat urinary tract infections. Uva ursi preparations should not be administered with any substances that cause acidic urine, since this reduces the antibacterial effect. Arbutin has also been shown to increase the anti-inflammatory effect of synthetic cortisone. **WC** This plant is rare and protected in some states. The leaves also contain a fair amount of tannin, and taken over time may irritate the stomach. Large amounts of hydroquinine can cause tinnitus, vomiting, seizures, and loss of consciousness. Do not use if you are pregnant or lactating. **GT** Hard as I tried, I've lost every Uva Ursi I've tried to grow, so I think its safe to assume it cannot tolerate real warm climates like Florida. Planet - Saturn    Element - Earth    Basic Powers - Animals, protection, strength.   Scent - Autumn leaves, herby, hint of pine.   Lore - A religious herb to Native Americans, uva ursi or bearberry is included in pipe-smoking mixtures. Some tribes employed it in the training of shamans in skills of divination and prophecy. Uva ursi is used in magic by those wishing to increase their psychic ability. Add to sachets designed to strengthen psychic powers. Uva ursi is an evergreen shrub with small, tough, shiny leaves found growing in hilly areas of upper midwest North America and Canada.