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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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