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Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon).(HERB OF THE MONTH)(Brief Article)

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| May 01, 2005 | Ackerson, Amber D. | COPYRIGHT 2005 PRIMEDIA Intertec, a PRIMEDIA Company. All Rights Reserved. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

PART USED Fruit

USES

* Primary uses: Prevention of urinary tract infections (UTIs)

* Historical use: Prevention of kidney stones, blood purifier

* Recent research: Preliminary studies suggest that cranberries may protect against heart disease and certain types of cancer, primarily through the antioxidant action of flavonoids

ACTIVE CONSTITUENTS Hydroxycinnamic acid, anthocyanidins, proanthocyanidins and flavonols

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