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Bearberry, Nightshade

Bearberry, Nightshade

(Arctosphylos uva-ursi)

It is a hairy plant with small red berries from the heath family. It is 1-3 meters high. It has leaves in every season. It is found in maquis. Its branches are reddish brown. Its leaves resemble boxwood leaves. It contains Hydrochinone. It is collected and dried in autumn. Its flowers are in pink clusters. Its leaves are used in home remedies. It gives strength. It stops diarrhea. It cleans the urinary tract. It is diuretic. It reduces fever. It helps stones in the urinary tract to pass. It relieves complaints caused by prostate enlargement.

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