Directory of Cranberry Resources

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Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) has been used as both food and medicine for centuries. It is native to North America and was used by Native Americans to treat bladder and kidney diseases.

Resources in This Category

• Calphotos: Cranberry

  http://calphotos.berkeley.edu/cgi/img_query?stat=BROWSE&where-genre=Plant&where-namesoup=Cranberry&rel-namesoup=matchphrase&title_tag=Cranberry
  Several photographs of this herb (also known as Vaccinium oxycoccos).

• Cranberry: MedlinePMedline Plus: Cranberry

  https://nccih.nih.gov/health/cranberry
  Frequently asked questions based on the safety concerns and how this herb works.

• Herbazest - Cranberry

  http://www.herbazest.com/herbs/cranberry
  Provides a full guide on cranberry's medicinal properties, dosages, and mechanism of action, alongside information on the plant's biology.

• Herbwisdom.com - Cranberry

  http://www.herbwisdom.com/herb-cranberry.html
  Article covering the benefits and properties.

• Loyola Medicine: Cranberry

  http://loyolauniversity.adam.com/content.aspx?productId=48&pid=48&gid=10055
  Factsheet including warnings, side effects and interactions.

• Mayo Clinic: Cranberry

  http://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/cranberry/background/hrb-20059059
  Offers comprehensive information including evidence, dosing, and selected references.

• NewCROP - Vaccinium oxycoccos

  http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/Crops/Cranberry.html
  Overview presenting the uses and production.

• Sloan-Kettering - Cranberry

  http://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/herb/cranberry
  Includes information on uses, constituents and mechanism of action.

• University of Maryland Medical Center

  http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/cranberry
  Presents an overview of the plant alongside its medicinal uses and indications. Includes precautions and supporting research.

• Wikipedia: Cranberry

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cranberry
  Presents information including the herb's cultivation, distribution, and uses.

 

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