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The Herb and Supplement Index by Interflyer |
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Saturday, January 15, 2005 |
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Herbal Supplements |
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The Herb and Supplement Index by Interflyer |
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Saturday, January 15, 2005 |
| Name | cranberry |
| Origin | America |
| Scientific Name | Vaccinium macrocarpon |
| Description | A low growing shrub that produces red berries. Now widely cultivated in the United States. Mainly in Massachusetts and Washington. In early times, cranberries were used to treat wounds, tumors, and scurvey. Today, they are used in preventing and treating urinary tract infections. Eating cranberries seems to prevent bacteria and micro-organisms from attaching to the wall of the bladder, thus preventing bacterial growth and infection. |
| Uses | Helps with deoderizing urine. Preventing urinary tract infections. Daily usage may prevent a recurrence of infection. |
| Notes | . |
| Possible Side Effects | No known side effects of short term or long term usage |
| REMINDER | If you have a medical condition such as a heart condition, high blood pressure, palpatations, high blood sugar or other medical conditions talk to your doctor before taking supplements. |
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