Cranberry … a potent fruit

The cranberry is an evergreen prostrate shrub that spreads by trailing along the ground with procumbent branches. This shrub, found in the north-eastern states of America and Canada, belongs to the Ericaceae family. The ripe berries or juice concentrate could be used for the extraction. Cranberries are a popular ingredient in foods and nutritional supplements. This is based on multiple studies, which have shown that consuming these berries helps to prevent urinary tract infections.