Healing Herbs in a Nutshell are unique pocket-sized introductions to the history, folklore, actions and uses of a specific herb - compiled by a renowned expert on herbal medicine and beautifully illustrated in full colour.
Cranberry is best known in the United States where it grows wild. It is a powerful genito-urinary cleanser and is used to treat all urinary tract infections, particularly cyctitis and prostate problems. It is also a powerful digestive and helpful for regulating acidity of the stomach. Cranberries are also known to help control asthma as the berries contain an active ingredient that prevents an inflammatory response. In addition, cranberries improve the health of the circulatory without lowering the blood sugar levels.
