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 The cherry tree belongs to the Rosaceae family. It has a gray-brown bark, small elliptical stones, white fragrant flowers and dark red rounded fruits with a stone. There are many varieties of cherries, but not all of them are suitable for food.
Depending on the variety, the cherry blossoms from April to May and bears fruit in the summer months. The birthplace of cherries is Northern Persia. In our country, cherry grows in any area, with the exception of the northern, desert and highlands. The cherry tree is mainly grown in the garden and requires special care.
People use not only the fruits, but also the leaves, branches, bark and even the stalks of this berry.
Edible cherries differ in taste, ripening times, and even chemical composition. There are about two hundred edible varieties in total.
The ancestors of cherry are ordinary cherry and "bird" cherry (or sweet cherry). There are different varieties of "bird" cherries - with hard or soft flesh. Common cherries have more acidic fruits. In the northern regions, dwarf or shrub cherries are cultivated.
Cherries are packed with nutrients. Its pulp contains bactericidal substances. The coloring pigment anthocyanin is well absorbed, as it evenly fills the entire fruit. Coumarin contained in cherries reduces blood clotting.
Cherry is useful for the prevention of anemia, as it contains iron, magnesium, cobalt, vitamins C, B1, B6 and pigments. She is able to remove nitrogenous wastes from the body. Cherry juice is also useful, it not only quenches thirst, increases appetite, but will also be useful in mental illness, arthritis, as a mild laxative and expectorant.
Cherry has a composition useful for the human body. It includes citric, folic and malic acids, proteins, fiber, pectin, minerals: calcium, potassium, sodium, magnesium, iodine, copper, iron, phosphorus. Cherries are rich in vitamins such as vitamins B, PP, C, coumarin and carotene, flavonoids.
Folic acid promotes blood flow to the brain, thereby ensuring the normal functioning of the nervous system. Cherry fruits help to improve mood, as they contain serotonin - the hormone of joy.
Researchers have found that cherries contain ellagic acid, which blocks the development of cancer cells. Anthocyanidins help reduce uric acid levels. Regular consumption of this berry will significantly reduce the risk of developing gout.
Cherries also have a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system, which is why they are called heart berries. The combination of tannins, ascorbic acid and pigments that are part of cherries strengthens blood capillaries, increases their tone, lowers high blood pressure, and contributes to the body's resistance to such unfavorable environmental factors as increased radiation background. Doctors have found that people prone to heart disease who regularly eat cherries were significantly less likely to suffer from heart attacks.
The benefits of cherries are undeniable, but they also have their own contraindications. Doctors advise not to eat cherries in large quantities for people with high acidity of gastric juice, as well as with obesity, stomach ulcer, diabetes mellitus, diarrhea.
The seeds in the seeds are poisonous. However, in small amounts, they can be beneficial for gout and kidney stones. But you should not use them without a doctor's recommendation.
Cherries promote longevity and rejuvenation, thanks to the essential content of vitamins and antioxidants that effectively fight free radicals. The required amount of iodine normalizes the thyroid gland.
Cherry extracts are found in many cosmetics. Fresh cherry mask is good for oily skin. It also helps with acne, tightens pores, refreshes the complexion. To do this, you can simply soak a cotton gauze or napkin with freshly squeezed cherry juice and wipe your face and neck.
Cherries are beneficial not only for facial skin, but also for hair health. Cherry hair mask helps to reduce the oiliness of the hair and scalp. The benefits of cherries have been known since antiquity; they have long been used in folk medicine. In addition to the invaluable benefits of this fruit, there is another important reason for consuming cherries - this is its wonderful sweet taste!
Eat cherries and be healthy!
Ganina S.I.
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