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Sweet Cherry

Prunus avium

Approximately 8 m in height, a deciduous shrub or bush (26 ft). It features practically round red fruit, oblong to round leaves, bunches of 2 to 6 white flowers, and dark red bark. Cherries and cherry branches have been utilized for their diuretic and acidic effects in herbal medicine in Europe for a very long time. They have been given for arthritic conditions including gout and cystitis as well as nephritis, urinary reflux, and other conditions. Gout and arthritis symptoms can be helped by cherries and cherry juice. They have a slight laxative effect due to their fruit sugar level. Tannins and phenols, which also contain salicylic acid, can be found in cherry stems. Anthocyanins and flavonoids, also contain quercetin, carotenoids, sugars, fruit acids, vitamin C, and melatonin are all present in cherry fruit. In 2012 American-Australian clinical research consisting of 633 gout patients, cherry extract users had a 35% lower probability of experiencing an acute gout episode. Anthocyanins found in cherry fruit have anti-inflammatory properties similar to ibuprofen, according to laboratory research.

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The French practice of hanging cherries in homes to prevent fever was documented by the herbalist John Gerard in the sixteenth century.

Cherry, which originated in south-western Asia, has now become a native in Europe and is grown in temperate climates all over the world. In the summer, the branches and mature fruit are gathered.

Parts used

Stem

Fruit

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References

  • Chevallier, Andrew, FNIMH; Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine - 550 Herbs and Remedies for Common Ailments; 3. Edition 2016; ISBN: 978-0-2412-2944-6; Page 257.
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