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Abstract: Urinary tract infection is one of the most habitual bacterial infections in the general population, with an estimated overall incidence rate of 18 per 1000 person per year. Urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection that commences in the urinary tract system. The human urinary tract comprises of kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Habitually the microorganisms are responsible for the urinary tract infection especially of bacteria. In the treatment of infections in urinary system, numerous herbs and plants are being exerted throughout the world as exotic plants. Amidst them Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva ursi) which is a pervasive procumbent shrub located throughout North America, Asia and Europe. It has the potential effect in treating urinary tract infection. The herb contains abundant bioactive compounds such as arbutin, methylarbutin, tannins, ursolic acid, gallic acid, syringic acid as well as flavanoids. Some studies reveal that Arctostaphylos uva ursi folium has the tendency to inhibit proliferation of some bacteria. The fruits of bearberries are almost tasteless albeit containing a high concentration of active ingredients. This review article encompasses the antibacterial features of Arctostaphylos uva ursi that have been clinically proven to prevent urinary tract infection.