Native to the Western United States, particularly California, manzanita is both edible and medicinal.
It is well known in these areas for treating urinary tract infections, poison oak and poison ivy, insect bites, and edema.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, manzanita is recognized as a Clear Heat and Toxins herb that supports Kidney and Bladder function.
It has small red berries that are edible and have long been used by Native Americans as a food.