Arbutin as a natural soluble glycosylated phenol possesses a wide range of pharmacological activities including anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effects. The present study was designed to evaluate the effect of arbutin supplementation on seizures behavior, memory performance, glial activation,
Uva-ursi folium (bearberry leaf) has been traditionally used to treat symptoms of lower urinary tract infections. The most representative constituent of this herbal drug is arbutin that is rapidly absorbed in the small intestine and undergoes hepatic conjugation to form hydroquinone (HQ) conjugates.
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