Parts Used:
Ripe fruit.
Function:
The active constituents in cranberry juice prevent bacteria from adhering to the lining of the bladder.
Uses:
* Traditionally cranberry was used for urinary tract infections and to prevent kidney stones.
* Cranberry is currently used in the treatment of urinary tract infections and as a good source of vitamin C.
Guidelines:
It is recommended to drink about a quart of pure cranberry juice or take between 2 – 4 cranberry capsules daily for the treatment of urinary tract infection.
Interactions:
Use pure cranberry juice if possible.