Lippia Nodiflora vs Cranberry

Wetland herb used in Ayurveda and African medicine for diuretic, antimicrobial, and wound-healing properties.

Cranberry is a North American native fruit widely recognized for its role in urinary tract health. It contains proanthocyanidins (PACs) that prevent bacteria from adhering to urinary tract walls. Cranberry is one of the best-studied botanicals for UTI prevention and is recommended by many healthcare practitioners.

flavonoids, saponins, iridoid glycosides, phenylethanoids, tannins

Proanthocyanidins (PACs), Quercetin, Myricetin, Hippuric acid, Vitamin C

Diuretic, Wound healing, Antimicrobial, Liver support in Ayurveda

Urinary tract health, Scurvy prevention, Wound healing, Stomach ailments, Liver problems

Diuretic, Antibacterial, Hepatoprotective research

Urinary tract infection prevention, Recurrent UTI management, Helicobacter pylori reduction, Cardiovascular health, Antioxidant supplementation

3-6g dried

500mg cranberry extract 1-2 times daily, or 240-300ml unsweetened juice daily

Pregnancy caution, Renal disease caution

Kidney stones (oxalate type), Aspirin allergy (contains salicylic acid)

Mild diuretic effects

GI upset at high doses, Diarrhea, Kidney stone risk (high doses), Blood sugar elevation (sweetened products)