Sour Cherry Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses
Scientific Name: Prunus cerasus
Common Names: Cerasus acida, Cerasus austera (L.), Cerasus austera (L.), Cerasus collina, Cerasus fruticosa, Cerasus vulgaris, Druparia cerasus (L.), Prunus acida, Prunus aestiva, Prunus austera (L.).
Properties: Anti-cancer, Antioxidant, Immune system booster, Anti-ageing, Anti-inflammatory
What is Sour Cherry?
Sour cherry is the fruit from the Prunus cerasus plant, a deciduous tree native to the Mediterranean. Sour cherries, also known as tart cherries, are similar to sweet cherries, but smaller in size and have a brighter red color.1
Sour Cherry Health Uses and Health Benefits
Sour cherries are high in the antioxidant called anthocyanin, a flavonoid with tremendous anti-inflammatory and antidiabetic benefits. Sour cherries help to reduce inflammation associated with arthritis and gout. Sour cherries are also rich in melatonin, making them useful for insomnia. Research has also found that sour cherries have benefits for heart health and controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels. The antioxidants in sour cherries also protect cells from mutations that lead to cancer.2,3,4
References
- https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Prunus+cerasus
- https://foodfacts.mercola.com/sour-cherries.html
- https://www.livestrong.com/article/116111-health-benefits-sour-cherry/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5872786/