What is Uva Ursi Extract %20 Arbutin?
Uva Ursi Extract %20 Arbutin is a standardized herbal extract (%20 Arbutin) obtained from the Arctostayphlos uva plant. It is used as a raw material in dietary supplement production.
Product Properties
- Part used: Leaf
- Standardization: %20 Arbutin
- Solubility: Water-soluble
| Analysis | Value |
|---|---|
| Moisture | <5% |
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤ 10 ppm |
| E. Coli | Negative / g |
| Salmonella | Negative / 10g |
What is Uva Ursi Extract %20 Arbutin Used For? What is its Purpose?
What is Uva Ursi Extract %20 Arbutin used for? Bearberry (Arctostaphylos) is a standardized herbal raw material traditionally used in dietary supplements for the relief of lower urinary tract complaints due to its content of hydroquinone glycosides (especially arbutin). With its standardized %20 Arbutin content, it provides a consistent ingredient source in formulations such as capsules, dried leaves (tea), liquid/dry extracts, and tablets.
Benefits and Main Uses of Uva Ursi Extract %20 Arbutin
- Lower Urinary Tract Relief: Based on long-term traditional use, EMA/HPC states that bearberry leaf preparations can be used to relieve mild, recurrent lower urinary tract symptoms (burning during urination, frequent urination) (traditional use).
- Antiseptic and Urinary Tract Support: Arbutin and methyl arbutin are thought to exhibit antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effects when excreted in urine; they are traditionally used to support urinary tract flora (traditional use).
- Usage Limitation: EMA recommends use only in adult women and for periods not exceeding one week; clinical evidence of efficacy is limited (limited evidence).
Mechanism of Action and Active Components
Arbutin is converted to hydroquinone in the body and excreted in urine, where it may exhibit antiseptic/anti-inflammatory effects in the urinary tract; this is the proposed mechanism for its traditional use.
Forms of Use (Tablet, Capsule, Powder)
The powder form can be used in tablet, capsule, powder mix/sachet, and (being water-soluble) liquid/syrup formulations.
Positive Plant List Check
Arctostayphlos uva is included among the permitted (positive) plants under the Turkish Food Codex dietary supplement legislation. The permitted/used part: Leaf.
Usage Rate in Dietary Supplements
There is no specific numerical daily upper limit defined for this extract in the List of Restricted Substances; usage is conducted within the framework of general dietary supplement legislation and product specification/CoA.
Storage, Shelf Life, and Re-test
Store in a cool, dry place protected from light. The recommended re-test period is generally 3 years; this may vary by manufacturer. The CoA document of the relevant batch shall be taken as the basis for the exact date.
Technical Documents and Supply — Asuka Kimya
You can contact Asuka Kimya for SDS, TDS, CoA, and supply conditions for Uva Ursi Extract %20 Arbutin.
References
The usage information on this page is compiled from official herbal monographs and scientific literature (e.g., EMA/HMPC, NIH/NCCIH, Cochrane, EFSA). The product is a dietary supplement raw material and is not intended for the diagnosis or treatment of disease.