Is a wild cranberry poisonous?

Cranberries, although they are a sour fruit, are very healthy and can be used to treat and prevent some illnesses. They’re also one of the easiest ways to get your daily requirement of vitamin C. But what about wild cranberries? Can you eat them or are they poisonous? It turns out that only a few types of cranberry plants are toxic. The two most common types that grow in North America are the lowbush and highbush cranberry. They both have edible berries, but it is the high bush cranberries that have been linked to poisonings because they contain an acid that can cause stomach irritation. So if you find yourself in a forest with lots of different kinds of cranberry plants, just make sure to look. 

Cranberries, long believed to have healing properties for the stomach and urinary system, are also thought to be poisonous. But is this true? It's possible that you may come across a wild cranberry while on a hike or simply picking berries in your backyard. Is it safe to eat? Can they make you sick? Do they taste good? The cranberry plant is a low-growing perennial herb that bears fruit. They are native to North America, and grow in bogs or marshes. The fruit has been used by American Indians as food for centuries, Canadians use them in their Thanksgiving celebration, and the berries have become a popular flavor of juice. Cranberries are also an excellent source of vitamin C and antioxidants.

There are two types of wild cranberries: highbush cranberry (Viburnum trilobum) and lowbush cranberry (Viburnum opulus). Cranberries can be eaten raw or cooked; they can be made into sauces, baked into desserts, or dried into snacks. The cranberry plant is native to North America, and has been used for medicinal purposes since the 1600s. Referred to as ‘the medicine chest of the North American Indian,’ it was a valuable trade item during European colonization of the Americas. The dried plant was often exported back to Europe as a cure-all for everything from constipation to cancer. 

Most people don't realize that the cranberry plant is not only a food, but also a wild plant. The plant's scientific name is Vaccinium macrocarpon and it is native to North America. It's beneficial for human health in many ways, such as preventing urinary tract infections and lowering blood sugar levels.

However, some parts of the plant may be poisonous to humans. For example, the berries themselves are edible but should not be eaten raw because they contain an acid that could cause stomach irritation.