Vaccinium macrocarpon

2:1 liquid extract (Internal use only)

PART USED:Fruit

MAIN ACTIONS
Antioxidant, prevents adhesion of bacteria in the urinary tract.

INDICATIONS
• Aids the maintenance of general well-being
• As an antioxidant, Cranberry assists in protecting the body from the
damaging effects of free radicals
• Supports and maintains the health of the urinary tract and bladder
• Cranberry extract is traditionally used in herbal medicine to reduce the incidence of cystitis

ACTIVE CONSTITUENTS
Flavonoids (anthocyanins, flavonols, ellagitannins, flavonol glycosides, gallotannins, and proanthocyanidins), substituted cinnamic
acids, coumaroyl iridoid glycosides, stilbenes, triterpenoids (ursolic acid and its esters), alpha-linolenic acid, n-6 fatty acids, n-3
fatty acids.

DOSAGE
5-15mL/daily
35-105mL/weekly

CONTRAINDICATIONS
Not established

SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Allergies to any natural product can occur with sensitive persons. Caution should be taken in individuals suffering nephrolithiasis as oxalates in Cranberry potentiate the risk of calcium oxalate stone formation. May increase risk of bleeding if used with warfarin or other anticoagulants.

HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS
Take separately from iron, zinc, calcium and magnesium supplements as oxalates and polyphenols may reduce their gastric absorption and/or metabolism.

PREGNANCY AND LACTATION
Level 3a evidence indicates it is commonly used during pregnancy without evidence of harm.

SIDE EFFECTS/ADVERSE REACTIONS
Exceeding the recommended dose may cause gastrointestinal discomfort.