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Vaccinium macrocarpon

Vaccinium macrocarpon

Vaccinium macrocarpon belongs to Ericaceae family.

The English names for this herb are Cranberry, Large Cranberry.

Warning: Cranberry taken orally in food amounts appears safe, although ingesting large amounts may result in diarrhea and other gastrointestinal symptoms

Description

Vaccinium macrocarpon. An evergreen, trailing shrub with branches growing to a height of 20 cm. Leaves: 5 - 16 mm long; alternate, oval, blunt, shiny above but slightly whitish underneath. Flowers: 1.3 cm long, pinkish-white; stamens 8 to 10, with anthers united into a long, pointed cone projecting upward; flowering: June to August. Fruit: a dark red, globose berry.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological action of Vaccinium macrocarpon is Anti-bacterial.

Indications

The indication of Vaccinium macrocarpon is Urinary Tract Infection.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

None recorded.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

None recorded.

Dosage

PartDoseInstructions
Extract16.000 – 0.000 OuncePer day.

Available Brands

None recorded.

Compound Preparations

No Compound Preparation information is available for Vaccinium macrocarpon.

Substitutes

No information regarding Vaccinium macrocarpon's substitute is currently available.

Active Constituents

The active constituents of Vaccinium macrocarpon are Anthocyanins, Benzoic Acid, B-hydroxybutyric acid, Catechin, Citric Acid, Ellagic Acid, Flavonoids, Fructose, Glucuronic Acid, Malic Acid, Proanthocyanidin, Quinic Acid, Triterpinoids, Vitamin C, Water [88%].

Antidotes

No information regarding Vaccinium macrocarpon's antidote is currently available.

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Vaccinium macrocarpon. (work in progress)