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cranberry

Any of several trailing evergreen plants belonging to the heath family, related to bilberries and blueberries. They grow in marshy places and bear small, acid, crimson berries, high in vitamin C content, used for making sauce and jelly. (Genus Vaccinium, family Ericaceae.)

Cranberry juice has been traditionally used to ease the symptoms of cystitis. US researchers proved in 1998 that the chemicals proanthocyanidins found in cranberry juice prevent bacteria from sticking to urinary tract cells and so facilitate the flushing out of the bacteria.



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From the Playboy Martini with Starbucks Coffee Liqueur as its prime ingredient, to the Feng Shui Martini of Grey Goose vodka and Beefeater gin, to the Sex in the City Martini of Finlandia vodka, Grand Marnier, and cranberry juice, these drinks blend just the right ingredients for flavorful and intoxicating results.
355) leads me to ask if this explains the efficacy of that standard home remedy for preventing urinary tract infections: cranberry juice.
GET ME MY CRANBERRY JUICE BEFORE I STUFF YOU INTO A CARRY-ON BAG AND HAVE YOU DROPPED OVER CHATTANOOGA
 
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