Description
Description: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi is a plant species of the genus Arctostaphylos (manzanita).
Its specific name uva-ursi means "grape of the bear" in Latin (ūva ursī), just like what the generic epithet Arctostaphylos means in Greek ("bear-grape").
Botanical Name: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Common Names: Kinnikinnick and pinemat manzanita
Medicinal Part: Leaf
INCI Name: Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf
Safety Guidelines: Not to be used during pregnancy, contraindicated in kidney disorders, not for prolonged use without consulting a practitioner.
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