Vaccinium Cranberry

As can be seen by their common genus name, Vaccinium, cranberries and blueberries are close botanical relatives and thus have similar physical characteristics and nutrient profiles. Wild or cultivated across the northern hemisphere, cranberries have been popularized by a red juice cocktail with a tangy taste and clean finish. They also are a traditional sauce or jelly side dish for winter holiday dinners and are gaining popularity as dried, sweetened fruit. 

Cranberry Vaccinium macrocarpon Urinary tract infection (UTI) Large doses can produce gastrointestinal symptoms (je, diarrhea) None significant. 

Galactose is the second most widespread monosaccharide in foods, being found in apples, dwarf dogwood, cranberries, black chokeberries, highbush blueberries, Vaccinium padifolium blueberries, - Coriaria myrtifolia, black carrots, " eggplants, pistachios, and black and kidney beans. ... 

Anthocyanins from apples, cranberries, black chokeberries, - blackberries of an unknown cultivar, - highbush blueberries, - - Vaccinium padifolium blueberries, cv. Balaton black cherries, and black lentils" contained arabi-nose. This pentose was not found in any of the vegetables presented in Table 4.3.3. Even less widespread is xylose, found in Red Delicious apple cultivars, black chokeberries, different cultivars of blackberries, evergreen blackberries, red currants, Vaccinium padifolium blueberries, different cultivars of red rasp-berry, - - and black carrots. " ... 

Prior RL, Lazarus SA, Cao G, Muccitelli H and Hammerstone JF. 2001. Identification of procyanidins and anthocyanins in blueberries and cranberries (Vaccinium spp.) using high-performance liquid chromatog-raphy/mass spectrometry. J Agric Food Chem 49(3) 1270-1276. 

Liberty, A. M. Hart, P. E. Neto, G. G. Ursolic Acid and Proanthocyanidins from Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) Inhibit Colony Formation and Proliferation in HCT-116 and HT-29 Colon and MCF-7 Breast Tumor Cells. Proceedings of the 233rd American Chemical Society National Meeting, Chicago, IL, March 25-29, 2007. 

Isolation and Identification of Plant Growth Inhibitors from Leaves of the American Cranberry Vaccinium... 

An extract of leaves of the American cranberry plant, Vaccinium macrocarpon, was examined for growth inhibitors. No free parasorbic acid, a known growth inhibitor from cranberry leaves, could be isolated in the absence of a preliminary acid or base treatment. 

Proanthocyanidins American cranberry Vaccinium macrocarpori) Reflectron (+) lAA 306... 

Vvedenskaya, I.O. et al.. Characterization of flavonols in cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) powder, J. Agric. Food Chem., 52, 188, 2004. 

The preference shown by DFR toward the three common DHFs varies markedly between species, with some enzymes showing little or no activity against dihydrokaempferol (DHK) and others showing preference toward dihydromyricetin (DHM). In particular, DFR in Cymbidium hybrida (cymbidium orchids), L. esculentum. Petunia, and Vaccinium macrocarpon (cranberry) cannot efficiently reduce so that pelargonidin-based anthocyanins... 

The American cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) is larger than the European cranberry (Vaccinium oxycoccous) but poorer in aroma. The European cranberry is a valuable raw material in the production of alcoholic drinks, liqueurs and jams in Scandinavia [35]. A few older studies report approximately 70 volatile compounds in cranberry [124, 125]. Cranberry aroma is characterised by several aromatic compounds, such as 1-phenylethanol, 2-phenylethanol,... 

Anjou and von Sydow (1967) reported that 0.2% of the essential oil of the American cranberry, Vaccinium macrocarpon, consisted of isophorone they did not report the percentage of isophorone or the percentage of essential oil in whole cranberries. Without this information it is not possible to estimate the concentration of isophorone in whole cranberries and compare the concentration to other sources. However, frequent consumption of cranberry containing products is unlikely to represent significant intake of isophorone. Ingestion of isophorone from consumption of fish and shellfish cannot validly be estimated from the available data (see Table 5-2). 

Anjou K, von Sydow E. 1967. The aroma of cranberries. II. Vaccinium macrocarpon. Acta Chem Scand 21(8) 2076-2082. 

Vaccinium bracteatum Thunb. V. vitis-idaea L. Wu Fan Shu (Mountain cranberry) (leaf) 6-o-acetyl-arbutin, arbutin, avicularin, 2-o-caffeoylarbutin, d-catechol, 1-epicatechol, d-gallocatechol, hyperin, hyperoside, sioquercitrin, salidroside, tannins, ursone.50 For gonorrhea. 

Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) Uses T Appetite, treat D, dyspepsia, flatulence Action Stimulates gastric secretions, spasmolytic effects Available forms Tine 10-30 gtts PO OD Contra w/ PRG or lactation Notes/SE N/V, fatty liver tumors, allergic skin Rxns Interactions T Effects OF oral hypoglycemics EMS T Risk of photosensitivity Rxns may cause hypoglycemia Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) Uses Prevention UTI urinary deodorizer in urinary incontinence Actions Interferes w/ bacterial adherence to epithelial cells of the bladder Available forms Caps 300-500 mg PO bid—qid unsweetened juice 8-16 oz daily tine 3-5 mL or tincture 1/2-1 tsp up to 3x/d, tea 2-3 tsps of dried flowers/cup creams apply topically 2-3X/d PO SE D, irritation, nephrolithiasis if T urinary Ca oxalate Interactions T Effects OF warfarin ... 

Anthocyanins occur in abundance in berries where they provide the fruits with their distinctive and vibrant palate of colors. Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpori), blackberry, and elderberry (Sambucus nigra) contain derivatives of only one type of anthocyanin (i.e., cyanidin), while a wide array of anthocyanins is found in blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) and blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum) (Fig. 1.21). 

Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpori). Excessive intake of cranberry juice, used to treat urinary tract infections, may reduce the blood levels of certain drugs, including some antidepressants, antipsychotics, and morphine-based painkillers. 

Widespread Nerium oleander (Apocynaceae), Vaccinium macrocarpon (cranberry), Arctostaphyhs uva-ursi (Ericaceae), Origanum majorana, Prunella vulgaris,... 

Beta vulgaris (Chenopodicaeae) Widespread Vaccinium maerocarpon (cranberry), Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (bearberry) (Ericaceae), Lavandula latifolia Prunella vulgaris, Rosmarinus officinalis, Salvia tribba, Thymus vulgaris (Lamiaceae), Malus sp. (apple), Pyrus sp. (pear) (Rosaceae) [fruit surface]... 

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