Cranberry an excellent infection fighting ingredient

Cranberries arc small acidic berries which are rich in vitamins C and A, and contain an excellent infection fighting ingredient. The commercial cranberry, Vaccinium macrocarpon, is a creeping evergreen plant of the heath family, whose red, acidic fruit is used in sauces and jellies served with savory and sweet foods and in a variety of fruit juice beverages.

USES
• Cranberries contain a substance which affects the acidity of the urine and acts as a bactericide. A daily glass of cranberry juice will prevent and treat cystitis, and discourage kidney stones. Fresh cranberries and cranberry juice are used in the treatment of prostate problems and urinary tract infections.
• Crushed cranberries, boiled in distilled water and skinned, can be added to a cup of warm water to overcome an asthma attack. The berries contain an active ingredient similar to that in the drugs used to control asthma.

PROPERTIES
• An antiseptic action on the urinary system
• Used to control asthma
• Improves the health of the circulatory system
• Aids in the treatment of kidney stones

CAUTION
Cranberries contain large amounts of oxalic acid, and should not be eaten raw.