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Cranberry

Vaccinium macrocarpon

Part of the plant used

Part of the plant used

Fruit

Major cosmetic applications

Major cosmetic applications

Antimicrobial. Antioxidant. Venotonic and Vasoprotector. Firming. Depigmentant. Hair care (Anti-dandruff, Conditioning).

Inception growing area

Inception growing area

North America and Canada

Traditional uses

Traditional uses

Widely used for its antibacterial properties to treat urinary tract infections.

Curiosities

Curiosities

Raw cranberries have been marketed as a "superfruit" due to their nutrient content and antioxidant qualities

Provital products

Provital products