What is Uva Ursi Arctostaphylos uva-ursi?Its History,Phytochemicals,Mode of Action and Magic Superstition?

Contents

• Basic Botanical Info:What is Uva Ursi,Arctostaphylos uva-ursi?
• Uva Ursi Plant Description and History.
• Phytochemicals and Constituents:Uva Ursi Bearberry.
• Parts Used Medicinally:Uva Ursi Bearberry.
• Medicinal Uses of Uva Ursi Bearberry.
• Uva Ursi Benefits in Brief.
• Mode of Action:Uva Ursi Mechanism and How it works?.
• Specific Indications and Uses:Uva Ursi Additional Information.
• Uva Ursi Bearberry in Magic and Superstition.
• Administration and Application Guide:Uva Ursi .
• Research Update:Uva Ursi and Arbutin.

Uva Ursi Bearberry in Magic and Superstition.:

Uva Ursi was well-known to the Native Americans, who smoked the leaves either alone or mixed with other smoking herbs in their ceremonial pipes, believing that the smoke carried their wishes to the higher powers. They called the herb "Kinnikinnick," which roughly means "smoking mixture."

 Not surprising, then, that the leaves ingested in a tea are believed to increase psychic abilities and divination in modern magick. Powdered herb can be sprinkled around the alter area or into burning candles in divination rituals, and leaves can be made into sachets to help increase psychic powers. Dried leaves can be mixed with tobacco or other smokeable herbs and used for meditation and increased psychic abilities.

 Bearberries can be picked when fully red and ripe in the fall, and can be eaten fresh or dried. Though they are a bit bland when eaten raw, the berries make good substitutes in any dish calling for cranberries.

 Folklore: Uva ursi's influence is most prominent in the genitourinary system and for this reason it has been used traditionally for calculi problems, inflammation in the kidney or bladder, and prostate problems. It is also used for diabetes, diarrhea, dysentery, profuse menstruation, fevers, hemorrhoids, piles, rheumatism, gonorrhea, the spleen, liver and pancreatic areas.Well over a dozen Amerindian tribes used uva ursi. It was used as a panacea, narcotic, tonic, and of course, for treatment of urinary and kidney problems.

 How to prepare Bearberry Jam:

 2 quarts whole bearberries,3 ounces liquid pectin,Granulated Sugar,Sterilized hot jelly jars

 Wash the berries thoroughly and put in a medium-sized saucepan. Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly until tender - about 5 minutes. Strain in a strainer, then measure by cupfuls and return to the saucepan. Add an equal amount of sugar in cupfuls to the saucepan and mix well. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and add pectin. Continue stirring for one minute and remove from heat. Pour mixture into sterilized hot jelly jars and seal. Store in a cool, dark place and use as needed.

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• 1.What is Uva Ursi Arctostaphylos uva-ursi?Its History,Phytochemicals,Mode of Action and Magic Superstition?

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♣ last edit date:26th,Oct.2010.