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This herb, also known as bearberry, has a history of medicinal use dating back to the 2nd century. Uva ursi is used primarily to treat urinary problems, including bladder infections. The herb is disinfecting and promotes urine flow.
Native Americans used it as a remedy for urinary tract infections; in fact, until the discovery of sulfa drugs and antibiotics, uva ursi was the treatment of choice for such bladder and related infections.