Bearberry Tea

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Starting at: $10.95

Found: China, Alaska, Siberia, Quebec.
Family: Ericaceae
Active Ingredients: Arbutin, ursulic acid, gallic acid, arbutin, tannins, flavonoids
Other Names: Bearberries, Uva-ursi, Crowberry, Foxberry, Hog Cranberry, Kinnikinnick, Mealberry, Mountain Cranberry.

Bearberry also known as uva ursi is an effective herb against infections of the bladder, urethra and kidney. It is used to not only kill infective organisms, but also soothes inflammation and strengthens the tissue in these areas.

Bearberry tea is also used to relieve the pain of urinary tract infections such as pyelitis, cystitis and urethritis. It has also been used to treat arthritis, bladder infections, indigestion, hemorrhoids, kidney stones, diabetes and gonorrhea. CAUTION: It should not be used by women who are pregnant or breast feeding.

Hot infusion

Preparing a hot infusion bearberry tea requires several steps.

(1) Fill one tea infuser full of bearberry tea herbs.

(2) Pour one cup of boiling water over the herbs.

(3) Cover the cup to ensure all the volatile oils & aromas in the herbs do not escape.

(4) Allow the herbs to infuse for 3-5 minutes, then sip

100g (approx 80 cups of tea)
200g (approx 160 cups of tea)

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