Uva Ursi Tea vitamins and Herbs.

Uva Ursi Tea

A bushy, evergreen shrub with small, leathery leaves, Uva Ursi 
(Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi) was recognized as an important herb by 
European herbalists of the 13th century. Marco Polo first 
discovered this herb's uses when in China, and Kublai Khan 
learned of it during his invasions.

When the early North 
American colonists arrived in the new country, they found the 
Indians had independently discovered the many uses of Uva Ursi, 
which derives its name from the Latin Uva or "grape" and Ursus, 
meaning "bear" since the fruit is rough and unpleasant and 
unpleasant and said to only appeal to bears. Another name for 
Uva Ursi is Berberry or Bear's Grape. It is the leaves that are 
most often employed by man for their beneficial properties.