Cranberry (Vaccinium Macrocarpon) has astringent applications for the urinary tract and is a traditional remedy for bladder infections and kidney disorders. Cranberries (vaccinium oxycoccos) were supposedly part of the first Thanksgiving in 1621, but did not become a national tradition until after the Civil War. A small evergreen shrub, which grows in mountain forests and damp bogs from Alaska to Tennessee, the Cranberry bush produces pink or purple flowers in spring and bright red berries in the fall. High in Vitamin C, Cranberries were a favorite among early sailors for preventing scurvy. Cranberries make flavorful jams and preserves and are used in a variety of beverages. I t was 19th century German chemists who researched and defined many of Cranberry's valuable health benefits.
Recommended Use:
The best way to make a good tasting cup of tea is by the infusion method. Place one tea bag into a cup and add no more than 6 oz. of boiling water. Let steep for 3 minutes and remove bag. Press the bag before removing to enhance the flavor. Add honey to sweeten.
Ingredients:
Cranberry, Hibiscus, Cranberry Extract.
Warnings:
Keep out of the reach of children.
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