Open AccessUnrevealing the Magic of Wonder Fruit: Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Author(s) -
Himanshu Deswal,
Amit Bhardwaj,
Vidushi Sheokand,
Jasleen Kaur
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international journal of ayurvedic medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0976-5921
DOI - 10.47552/ijam.v11i1.1385
Subject(s) - berry , traditional medicine , medicine , natural medicine , shrub , horticulture , botany , biology
Vaccinium macrocarpon (cranberry) is a native fruit of northern America. It is a small evergreen shrub which grown in cooler climate of different parts of world. It is an abundant source of Vitamin and Minerals. It has potent health benefits which include its anti adhering property, anti oxidant property, UTI, gastrointestinal system, anti tumor effect as well as in oral diseases. It is more biocompatible and less noxious which makes it more potent therapeutic agent. This review is formed for displaying cranberry as a natural weapon against the medical and oral disease.