The benefits and harms of cherries
Scientists still argue about which category of fruits the cherry belongs to. Some are sure that cherries belong to berries, others classify them as stone fruits. Well, ordinary mortals prefer not to go into such details, but simply enjoy the taste of cherries, while not forgetting to get the maximum benefit.
Useful properties of cherries
Many scientists believe that cherries can be safely attributed to products that are useful for prolonging youth. The reason for this is the high concentration of antioxidants, which slow down the processes of age-related changes in cells. It is useful to include cherries in your diet to strengthen all the most important organs, it improves vision and helps to eliminate harmful cholesterol from the body.
It is especially useful to eat cherries to improve the condition of the heart muscle and circulatory system. It promotes an increase in hemoglobin in the blood, strengthens the walls of capillaries, reduces pressure blood. In this regard, cherries are recommended for pregnant women as a preventive measure against anemia. Regular consumption of cherries becomes a kind of prevention of stroke or heart attack. This also reduces the risk of blood clots forming. When eating cherries, you can forget about the complications of atherosclerosis and angina attacks.
Cherry berries have a healing effect on joints, relieving inflammation. They are also useful in the treatment of arthritis and gout, as they reduce the amount of uric acid in the body. Cherry berries are high in copper, so they can be used as an adjunct in the treatment of mental illness when combined with medication.
It is useful to eat cherry berries for dysentery. They will speed up the healing process. Cherries will help neutralize the harmful effects of staphylococci and streptococci. Cherries are beneficial for improving bowel function due to their high pectin content. They help to eliminate constipation, get rid of toxins and free the intestines from toxins.
In addition to using cherries as a food product, it can also be used to solve cosmetic problems. For example, masks are made from the pulp and juice of cherry fruits, they are included in the composition of creams intended for hair care and skin.
Due to the low calorie content of the fruit, cherries are used as the main element of the diet for weight loss... The low glycemic index of cherries makes it possible to use this berry for nutrition in diabetes mellitus. The cherry pulp contains anthocins, which increase the time for the absorption of sucrose by the body, which is useful in diabetes mellitus.
Cherry harm
Despite the pleasant taste and obvious benefits for the body, not all people are allowed to consume cherries. If cherries are abused, its acidic juice destroys tooth enamel... Therefore, it is recommended that you rinse your mouth with water after eating berries.
Cherry seeds and pits are especially harmful to humans. They contain the glycoside amygdalin, which is converted by decomposition to hydrocyanic acid. This substance is toxic to humans. Of course, if you accidentally swallow one bone, then nothing terrible will happen, but half a glass of the bones can be fatal.
Cherry treatment
To relieve edema that occurs due to heart disease, it is useful to use a decoction from the stalks of cherry berries. To do this, you will need a large spoonful of raw materials, which is poured with one and a half glasses of water and boiled with slight heating for 20 minutes. Then the broth is left to cool and filtered. They drink it during the day in small sips. The same decoction will help treat dysentery, stop hemorrhoidal or uterine bleeding.
To improve the condition with hepatitis, a milk-based decoction of cherry leaves is used. A couple of large spoons of raw materials are poured with half a glass of milk and boiled over low heat for 10 minutes. After straining, the broth is taken hot.
For the treatment of joint diseases, tea is made from cherry tree twigs. The cut branches are crushed, a handful of raw materials will be required for half a liter of water. For a quarter of an hour, the branches are boiled, and then left to brew for 2 hours. It turns out a delicious drink with a rich brown-red color.
A drink made from oregano, cherry and hibiscus helps to improve well-being in stress or nervous disorders. For one part of dry hibiscus tea, you will need 3 parts of dried cherry berries and 2 parts of oregano flowers. All mix and take half a glass. Add the same amount of water and cook, covered with a lid, for a quarter of an hour. Then leave to infuse for an hour and drain. A little honey is added to this portion of the broth and drunk at lunchtime and in the evening.
For colds to relieve sore throat, cherry juice is used as a gargle, diluting it in half with water. This will help the phlegm flow better and reduce coughing.
Cherry contraindications
You should refrain from eating cherry berries, especially in large quantities, in the presence of such diseases and conditions:
- Ulcerative diseases of the stomach or intestines.
- Gastritis in combination with high acidity of gastric juice.
- Diseases of the respiratory system and especially the lungs in a chronic form.
- Gastrointestinal disorders in the form of loose stools.
- A large amount of excess weight.
In other cases, cherries will not harm your health if you use high-quality berries without traces of spoilage and decay and in reasonable quantities.
