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Cranberry

Cranberry
Cranberry somekeywordPlant Description Cranberry plant (Vaccium macrocarpon) is evergreen shrub native to North The united states. somekeyword Cranberries are lower creeping shrubs can expand approximately two meters, obtaining slender, wiry stems with tiny evergreen leaves & dark pink colored flowers. somekeyword Cranberry plant has false berry which is dark red in color and larger than leaves. The berries are edible getting acidic and bitter taste. somekeyword Related Products

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somekeyword somekeywordHistorical & Contemporary Usage Native Americans first used cranberries to ease the pain, burning and frequency associated with urination. Then it rapidly became popular for its usage in reducing the formation of little stones in the bladder called bladder gravel. somekeyword Almost immediately, after 19th century cranberry was partially accepted as a helpful remedy for scurvy (gum disease) because it has considerable amount of vitamin C. somekeyword Fast-forwarding to more contemporary era, Cranberry supplementation is tremendously admired and sturdily revered as one of the safest and easiest ways especially for women to encourage healthy bladders and urinary tracts. It is easily available in the wide variety of forms like tablets, capsules, softgels, extracts, juices & tea bags. Now for more than a century, the bitter extracts of cranberries are used to lessen the symptoms that are commonly associated with urinary bladder infections. somekeyword Cranberry plant is rich in OPCs (Proanthocyanidins) and it is supposed that cranberry extracts enhance urine acidity and help discourage bacteria from clinging to the lining of the bladder and the urinary tract. somekeyword somekeywordHealth Benefits of Cranberry somekeywordKidney and Urinary bladder Health Various studies suggest that cranberry has wholesome effects on urinary tract infections (UTI) of the bladder and urethra, especially help women to avoid and lessen the symptoms associated with urinary tract infections. somekeyword Cranberry extract has potential to reduce the bacteria present in urinary tract. Cranberry extracts are rich in vitamin C which increases the acidity of urine and flush out bacteria from the body during frequent urination. somekeyword Therefore, Cranberry is effective to manage the urinary tract infections. somekeyword Cranberry extract has an efficacy to
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Cranberry

combat against kidney stones. somekeyword somekeywordEffects on Water Retention Cranberry contains a chemical compound arbutin which has antiobiotic and diuretic effect and helps the body to relieve excess water retention. somekeyword somekeywordEffects on Ulcers Most recent research suggests that cranberry may have positive effects on reverse the damaging effects of ulcers. somekeyword somekeywordSupports Heart Health Cranberry contains antioxidants which help in reducing cholesterol levels, relaxing blood vessels and avoiding hardening of blood vessels. somekeyword somekeywordHelpful for Long Standing Problems Cranberry has positive effects on long standing problems and inhibits growth of abnormal cells. somekeyword somekeywordGood for Oral hygiene Some studies suggest that cranberries are useful for oral hygiene and promotes cavity free oral environment & avoid dental plaque formation. Cranberry improves gums and teeth health. somekeyword somekeywordImproves Night Vision Cranberry may have positive effects on night vision. somekeyword somekeywordEffects on Fevers Cranberry may also have favorable effects on fever. somekeyword somekeywordHelpful for Yeast Problems Cranberries have positive effects on candida (yeast) infections and may reduce inflammation. somekeyword somekeywordReferences: Marcia Zimmerman, CN & Jayson Kroner, CSN. (2006). 7-Syndrome Healing. Page No. Chico, California: Nutrition Solution Publications. Phyllis A. Balch, CNC & James F. Balch, M.D. (2000). Prescription for Nutritional Healing. (3rd edition) Page No. 95. Penguin Putnam INC. New York: Avery. James A. Duke (1997). The Green Pharmacy. Page No. 80, 81, 198, 463. Pennsylvania: Rodale Press Emmaus. Dr. Richard Firshein (1998) The Nutraceutical Revolution. Page No. 226. London: Vermilion Michael T. Murray, N.D. (1995) The Healing Power Of Herbs. (Revised and Expanded 2nd Edition) Page No. 351, 373. New York: Gramercy Books. somekeywordDisclaimer These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, cure, mitigate, treat, or prevent any disease. japanese culture

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