Bearberry (Medvjeđe grožđe / Medvjedić)
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi · Ericaceae
Bearberry
Busserole / Raisin d'ours
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Medvjeđe grožđe / Medvjedić
Ericaceae
Traditionally used
⚠ Maximum 1 week continuous use; do not repeat within 5 weeks. Contraindicated in pregnancy, kidney disease, and in children under 12. Avoid acidic foods during use. Cold maceration or short-decoction of dried leaves for uncomplicated lower urinary tract infections (mild cystitis). Use for maximum 1 week.
On the Adriatic shore
⚠ Najviše 1 tjedan kontinuirane upotrebe; ne ponavljati unutar 5 tjedana. Kontraindicirano u trudnoći, kod bubrežnih bolesti i kod djece mlađe od 12 godina. Hladni macerat ili kratki dekokt od osušenih listova za nekomplicirane infekcije donjeg mokraćnog trakta (blagi cistitis). Koristiti maksimalno 1 tjedan.
In three languages
Français — ⚠ Usage continu d'une semaine maximum ; ne pas renouveler avant 5 semaines. Contre-indiqué pendant la grossesse, en cas de maladie rénale et chez les moins de 12 ans. Macérat à froid ou courte décoction de feuilles séchées pour infections urinaires basses non compliquées (cystite légère). Durée maximale : 1 semaine.
Safety
Safety notes for this plant are still being written. Until they are, treat it with a cautious hand.
Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.
Sources & lineage
EMA EU herbal monograph (Uvae ursi folium, well-established use); ESCOP; Redzic 2007 (67 citations)
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