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Cranberry
Vaccinium oxycoccos (V. macrocarpon)
This page contains information on cranberry and how it is in alternative herbal treatments to treat ailments and problems, such as urinary tract infections, including bladder and kidney infection as well as cystitis and incontinence.
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Genus and specie |
Vaccinium oxycoccos (synonym V. macrocarpon) |
The small cranberry is V. oxycoccos while the larger one is V. macrocarpon. The small cranberry is native to most parts of the northern hemisphere while the larger one is indigenous to North America.
It is an evergreen shrub with dark green leaves that turn bronze in winter, with pink flowers followed by spherical red fruits.
The fruits are used.
It is an acidic, anti-bacterial herb that acidifies and deodorize the urine and protects against urinary infections and the formation of stones.
It contains organic acids including quinic, malic, citric and hippuric acid, anthocyanins as well as vitamin C.
- Internal use
- It is used for the treatment and prevention of urinary infections as well as kidney disorders.
- Studies have also proved that it is effective in treating bladder infections.
- Although it was first thought that it was the acidic nature of this herb that prevents bacteria from flourishing, it is now established that it contains a compound that prevent the adhesion of E. coli to the bladder wall lining. Since the E. coli cannot adhere to the environment, there is no infection.
- It is also used for incontinence and for cystitis.
- External use
- Use of essential oil
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To promote the interest and use of herbs and natural complementary health alternatives, we have included information on the following herbs.
Please note - although we discuss a wide variety of herbs, not all of them are used or sold by us.
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