Uva ursi helped to protect the pancreas, reduce hyperglycaemia, and decrease insulin resistance. Uva ursi is sometimes used to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs) and cystitis (bladder inflammation). Uva ursi has been used to treat dysuria, urethritis, and kidney and bladder stones. It has also been recommended for inducing diuresis and to treat constipation. In addition, the leaves of Arctostaphylos have been dried and smoked.
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