Uva Ursi (Bearberry) Extract - Feed Ingredient

Uva Ursi, also known as bearberry, refers to the leaves of the plant Arctostaphylos uva-ursi, a small evergreen shrub native to Europe, Asia, and North America. The plant’s name “bearberry” comes from its red berries, which are a natural food source for bears, though it is the leaves that are used medicinally.

The extract is derived from dried leaves and contains bioactive compounds such as arbutin, tannins, and flavonoids. In traditional herbal medicine, Uva Ursi is recognized for its astringent and urinary-tract-supportive properties.