Cranberry ( Vaccinium / Ericaceae )

Cranberry ( Vaccinium / Ericaceae )

         Cranberry is the name for several species of plants of the genus Vaccinium of the family Ericaceae. V juice is one of the popular drinks today. Originally from the North American continent, and has a bitter-tart berries. European cranberry is growing as green shrub about 25cm tall. Planted in the spring, beginning in March, in acidic soil humus. European cranberry gives birth twice a year. The first fruits appear in late July, and a second time in late September. American cranberry which in North America is grown for commercial production is low, woody vines and evergreen plants belonging to the family Ericaceae, and is known by the Latin name Vaccinium macrocarpon. Naturally this kind of attitude cranberries, large fruits are acidic wetlands of North America. Cranberry leaves, during the summer, are bright and dark green, and in the winter, during the standstill period, the leaves lose chlorophyll and turns red. Cranberry fruit can be eaten fresh, dried, frozen or in juice form. The fruits are rich in minerals, vitamin A, vitamin C and potassium.

Cranberry ( Vaccinium / Ericaceae )

        Cranberry is a natural uro antiseptic, which has properties that prevent bacteria sticking to the walls of the bladder. In the application of antibiotics, after termination of therapy often leads to a recurrence because the bacteria remain present in the walls of the bladder. Scientific studies have shown that cranberries have a significant effect in preventing urinary tract infections. Confirmed the effect of cranberry against E. coli, the bacteria that most commonly causes urinary tract infections. Acts and other pathogens: Saphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Proteus mirabilis. Cranberry is rich in flavonoids, and is used as an antioxidant, for heart disease, atherosclerosis, stress ... The good and the flu, because it has a high content of vitamin C. Cranberry is applied to urinary tract infections, after or during antibiotic therapy for the prevention of urinary tract recurrence. They are used in the form of tea, juice concentrates, capsules. It is also used for stomach ulcers, because it prevents the adhesion of H. pylori to the walls of the stomach. Studies have confirmed the effect of cranberries to prevent the development and spread of breast cancer cells and colon.

Cranberry ( Vaccinium / Ericaceae )

        Contribution to our health cranberries really great, and the impact of a variety of other health problems such that it can be rightly regarded as a natural antibiotic. If you are out and only once met with any of the problems related to the urinary tract, and if you have small children this type of infection in them tend to be very common, then you are almost certainly either the doctor or get advice from a pharmacist that you are taking, or giving the child if the what a sick, tea or cranberry juice. Studies have shown that cranberries prevent urinary tract infections, or prevents the canal walls and beautiful bacteria, the most important being Escherichia coli. It turned out acts of another bacterium that causes ulcers, but that's not all, because the contribution of cranberry our health really great, and the impact of a variety of other health problems such that it can be rightly regarded as a natural antibiotic.

        Cranberries can be eaten fresh, in the form of juice from the leaves and red berries are made distinctive teas, and many like her, and dried, or as an ingredient Marmalade, while pharmacies and specialty stores can be found in capsule form. Cranberry is rich in vitamin C, it contains vitamin A, minerals. most notably potassium, and protective substances such as bioflavonoids, which are powerful antioxidant activity which reduces the risk of carcinoma. Antioxidants help to prevent cardiovascular disease (heart and blood vessels).

Cranberry ( Vaccinium / Ericaceae )

        Cranberry fruit is also a source of anthocyanins, Proanthocyanidins, organic acids, and hippuric acid is a natural antibiotic. Otherwise, fruits and vegetables red contains lycopene and anthocyanins, which are powerful antioxidants, and helps protect the heart and urinary organs. Cranberry is also suitable for diabetics because it reduces blood sugar. It also helps in restoration of vision. It is ideal for mastering spring fatigue and should be an essential in the diet of individuals exposed to stress. Cranberry is recommended for the lack of vitamin C in the body.

Cranberry ( Vaccinium / Ericaceae )

        Beneficial effects of cranberry distinguishes it from other berries, though such as the blueberry is also used in the preparation of cakes, marmalade and shakes. Gourmet connoisseurs especially recommend cranberry sauce with meat and game. Many like cranberry and wine, which is prepared in the same manner as wine made from blueberries, and a great dessert vitamin prepare cranberry marmalade adding carrot and apple. The best is fresh cranberries

        It would be best to take fresh cranberries in the form of juice, which has a stronger effect than dried cranberry . With strengthening of the immune system and protection against urinary tract infections is effective medicinal plants especially bearberry (Uva Ursi), which is usually part of the mix of various urological teas. Should be avoided while taking cranberry preparations, in the form of juice or cranberry extract capsules, because cranberry reverses the effect bearberry - Uva Ursi tea.