Cranberry vs American Ginseng

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.

American ginseng is native to North America and has been used by Native Americans for centuries and in Traditional Chinese Medicine as a yin tonic. It is considered more cooling than Asian ginseng and is preferred for those who find Asian ginseng too stimulating. It is particularly well-studied for blood sugar regulation and immune function.

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

Ginsenosides (Rb1 dominant), Polysaccharides, Polyacetylenes, Peptidoglycans, Flavonoids

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

Cooling tonic, Fever treatment, Digestive aid, Respiratory support, Energy without overstimulation

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

Blood sugar regulation, Immune function (cold prevention), Cognitive function, Cancer-related fatigue, Upper respiratory infection prevention

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

200-400mg standardized extract daily, or 1-2g dried root daily