Description :
Cranberry plants are woody, low-growing perennial vines that are native to Eastern North America. They grow in moist, acidic soil and must be watered with neutral to acidic water (7 – 5 pH). The plant requires a 3 month long dormant phase where temperatures are between 32 and 45 degrees Fahrenheit (0-7 C). The berries form on vertical stalks and usually appear only during the second year of growth. Native Americans Used Cranberry Juice to help with various urinary tract issues.
History and Folklore:
Cranberry has been used medicinally for centuries. Historical medicinal uses include wound dressings, stomach, and other digestive upset, urinary tract infections, and wound treatment. Cranberry’s require special conditions in which to grow. During the 16th century in North America, cranberries were discovered growing in bogs. Continuous study and experimentation have allowed us to recreate the conditions required for growth. Cranberries are used both raw and cooked as food.
Cultivation and Harvest:
Wet harvesting involves flooding a cranberry bog with up to 18 inches of water, after which machines nicknamed eggbeaters, loosen the berries from the vine. Because of tiny air pockets inside the fruit, the berries float to the top of the water where they can be gathered easily. Dry harvesting also involves machinery, but no water.
Precautions:
Do not use if pregnant or nursing.Drinking more than a liter per day of pure cranberry juice could lead to an increase in kidney stones.
Traditional Herbal Actions:
Diuretic, Bitter
Other Names:
Black Snakeroot, Bugbane, Squawroot, Bugwort, Rattleroot, Rattleweed, Richweed, Cimicifuga, Sheng ma, Chinese Black Cohosh
Tincture Ingredients: Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon)
*These statements have not been verified by the FDA and is only referenced here as a fun fact and/or for historical commentary, is not to be used as medical advice in any way. Consult your doctor before ingesting any herbal product.
None of these items or statements are approved by FDA. Consult your physician before taking any supplement. Do not take herbs or tinctures during pregnancy without consulting your healthcare provider. This product is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease. All information here is for entertainment and educational purposes only.
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