Botanical Name: Vaccinium
oxycoccus, Vaccinium
macrocarpon
Common Name:
Parts Used: Berries
System Effected: Kidney, prostate
Properties: Antiseptic
Used For: Cranberries
contain a substance which affects the acidity of the urine and acts as a
bactericide. A daily
cup of cranberry tea will prevent and treat cystitis, and discourage
kidney stones. Fresh cranberries and cranberry beverage is used in the
treatment of prostate problems, and urinary tract infections.
Cranberry
tea can also be used to overcome asthma attack.
The berries contain an active ingredient similar to that in the
drugs used to control asthma.