Botanical perspectives on health: Of cystitis and cranberries

Authors
Patel, N Daniels, IR
Citation
N. Patel et Ir. Daniels, Botanical perspectives on health: Of cystitis and cranberries, J R SOC P H, 120(1), 2000, pp. 52-53
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
Public Health & Health Care Science
Journal title
JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOTION OF HEALTH
ISSN journal
14664240 → ACNP
Volume
120
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
52 - 53
Database
ISI
SICI code
1466-4240(200003)120:1<52:BPOHOC>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
With generalised increased use of antibiotics there has been the accompanyi ng development of antibiotic resistance. It has been suggested that the the rapy of uncomplicated cystitis is one area in which it is possible to reduc e the usage of such compounds. Many women have long drunk cranberry juice - and it has become an old-wives' tale in the treatment of this infection. P erhaps ir is now rime for science to investigate further the benefits of th e humble cranberry.