What Is Bearberry?

Bearberry, also known as bear grape, bearberry, purple forest, is a plant in the genus Arbutus of the azalea family. The fruit is red berries.

Bear fruit

Bearberry is distributed in

Bear fruit

Bearberry can be used as a medicinal plant, and its leaves contain

There are four subspecies of bearberry:

Bearberry ( Arctostaphylos uva-ursi subsp. Uva-ursi ) -distributed in and around the Arctic Circle.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi subsp. Adenotricha -distributed in the United States

Because bear fruit contains a large amount of tannic acid, some people may experience adverse reactions such as cramps, nausea or vomiting. It is not recommended to take large quantities [standardized extract (containing 20% arbutin) in the form of capsules or tablets of more than 2 to 3 grams per day] for a long time. In addition, pregnant and lactating women should avoid taking bear fruit.