- Region
- North America
- Origin
- Wetlands of northeastern and north-central North America
North America · Food · № 13
Vaccinium macrocarpon
Food · North America
Cranberry
Vaccinium macrocarpon
A food berry. Products may help lower recurrent UTI risk for some women, but findings are mixed; it does not treat an existing UTI.
Safety notes
Seek medical assessment for a suspected UTI. Evidence on interaction with warfarin is conflicting.
Preparation
Eat as a berry or use cooked in sauces and drinks.
Use in traditions
NCCIH describes Native American and later settler use of cranberry for food, dyes, and traditional remedies.
Applications
Use by tradition
How different herbal traditions describe this herb. Amounts are traditional guidelines checked for obvious errors; they are not medical advice. For poisonous plants no dosage is given on purpose.
Folklore and herbal magic
Symbolic meanings from folk use and modern herbal magic. These are handed-down associations, not effects.
Protection, healing.
Home, kitchen and folk use
Preparation and amount
Juice for smoothies.