Cranberry (Kanebèj / Kranberry)
Vaccinium macrocarpon
Cranberry
Kanebèj / Kranberry
Canneberge
Vaccinium macrocarpon
Traditionally used
Prevention of recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). Antiadhesion effect against E. coli. NOT a treatment for active UTIs.
Prepared as
Fruit, juice, extract
Chemistry
A-type proanthocyanidins (PACs) prevent E. coli adhesion to urinary tract epithelium. Also antioxidant flavonoids, organic acids.
In three languages
Kreyòl — Prevansyon enfeksyon urinè rekyran. Anti-adezyon E. coli. PA tretman enfeksyon aktif. Kanebèj (kranberry) kòn nan diaspora ayisyen Nòd Amerik pou prevansyon enfeksyon urinè. Ji oswa kapsil itilize pou pwoteksyon kont enfeksyon E. coli.
Français — Prévention des infections urinaires récidivantes. Effet anti-adhésion contre E. coli. PAS un traitement des infections urinaires actives. La canneberge est connue dans la diaspora haïtienne en Amérique du Nord pour la prévention des infections urinaires; jus ou gélules utilisés pour la protection contre les infections à E. coli.
Safety
Safety notes for this plant are still being written. Until they are, treat it with a cautious hand.
Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.
Kept alongside