BEARBERRY (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)
Bearberry is a low-lying evergreen shrub with long trailing stems, dark green glossy leaves, bell-shaped pink flowers and small glossy red berries. Bearberry leaves have no noticeable scent.
{ Other names }
Uva-Ursi
{ Herbal properties of bearberry leaf }
Bearberry is an antiseptic. Herbalists use bearberry primarily for urinary tract problems.
{ Herbal Lore }
Uva-ursi means "bear's grape" in Latin, referring to the fact that bears loved the fruit.
{ Magickal properties of bearberry leaf }
Use bearberry for spells & rituals involving psychic abilities, intuition, courage, victory, protection, money, power, strength
{ Spell Lore }
- Make an infusion with bearberry leaf for the magickal or healing properties.
- Include bearberry leaf in your spellwork, spell jars or spell bags if the properties suit your purposes.
- Use bearberry leaf in your candle work - sprinkle the herb around your candle, or grind the herb into a powder in a mortar & pestle and sprinkle. You could even roll powdered herbs onto anointed candles. Always practice candlework safely.
{ Details }
- Dried whole bearberry leaf
- From Mexico
- For incense mix, burning on charcoal discs, spell work, ritual work, spell bags, spell jars, tea
- Store in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark place
- See pictures for how to use in your witchcraft
{ Choose between }
- 1 oz
- 2 oz
- 1 lb
Please note, all information on herbs is given for educational purposes only