ISSN: 2578-4986
Authors: Deswal H*, Bhardwaj A, Sheokand V and Kaur J
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.
Keywords: Cranberry; Vaccinium Macrocarpon; UTI; Periodontal disease; Oral infection; Cancer