Cerasus vulgaris or Prunus cerasus

Cerasus vulgaris or Prunus cerasus, Rosaceae, floridixine, fiber, organic acids (malic, citric, tartaric acid), minerals (potassium, calcium, phosphorus, iron and cyanide), anthocyanins, vitamins A, B, C, protein, fat, carbohydrates, hydroquinone
Cerasus vulgaris or Prunus cerasus, Rosaceae, floridixine, fiber, organic acids (malic, citric, tartaric acid), minerals (potassium, calcium, phosphorus, iron and cyanide), anthocyanins, vitamins A, B, C, protein, fat, carbohydrates, hydroquinoneCerasus vulgaris or Prunus cerasus, Rosaceae, floridixine, fiber, organic acids (malic, citric, tartaric acid), minerals (potassium, calcium, phosphorus, iron and cyanide), anthocyanins, vitamins A, B, C, protein, fat, carbohydrates, hydroquinoneCerasus vulgaris or Prunus cerasus, Rosaceae, floridixine, fiber, organic acids (malic, citric, tartaric acid), minerals (potassium, calcium, phosphorus, iron and cyanide), anthocyanins, vitamins A, B, C, protein, fat, carbohydrates, hydroquinoneCerasus vulgaris or Prunus cerasus, Rosaceae, floridixine, fiber, organic acids (malic, citric, tartaric acid), minerals (potassium, calcium, phosphorus, iron and cyanide), anthocyanins, vitamins A, B, C, protein, fat, carbohydrates, hydroquinoneCerasus vulgaris or Prunus cerasus, Rosaceae, floridixine, fiber, organic acids (malic, citric, tartaric acid), minerals (potassium, calcium, phosphorus, iron and cyanide), anthocyanins, vitamins A, B, C, protein, fat, carbohydrates, hydroquinoneCerasus vulgaris or Prunus cerasus, Rosaceae, floridixine, fiber, organic acids (malic, citric, tartaric acid), minerals (potassium, calcium, phosphorus, iron and cyanide), anthocyanins, vitamins A, B, C, protein, fat, carbohydrates, hydroquinone
Botanical Nomenclature Cerasus vulgaris or Prunus cerasus
Common Name Cherry, Dwarf Cherry, Tart Cherry
Taxonomy- Family Rosaceae
Distinguishing Features of the Plant Cerasus vulgaris is a deciduous tree growing from 10 to 30m, with oval, wavy leaves, red, spherical fruits and big, white flowers in inflorescences. The flowering lasts from April to May and the fruiting takes place from May to June.
Region Found Epirus
Part of the Plant with Active Substances Stems, fruits
Active Substances floridixine, fiber, organic acids (malic, citric, tartaric acid), minerals (potassium, calcium, phosphorus, iron and cyanide), anthocyanins, vitamins A, B, C, protein, fat, carbohydrates, hydroquinone
Pharmacological Effects - Therapeutic Applications The whole plant has diuretic, antipyretic, antiseptic and detoxifying properties. It is recommended in the form of herbal tea for the treatment of urinary tract infections. Also, it is has digestive and hypoglycemic properties as it promotes insulin's release from pancreatic b-cells. Due to its high content in iron it can be used against anemia. In folk medicine the fresh fruits are administered against arteriosclerosis, constipation, kidney stones, rheumatism and obesity. Finally, the fruits detox the liver, the gall bladder and the glandular system, while they have laxative properties due to their high content in fiber and organic acids
Method of Administration The plant is administered as diuretic, laxative and antiseptic in the form of herbal tea (100g of dried herb in 1L of boiled water, 3-4 times daily before eating). In folk medicine is recommended the consumption of the fresh fruits, due to their laxative and detoxifying properties
Warning: The use of herb preparations is not recommended without seeking advice from your physician or pharmacist. The substances they contain may interact with the subscribed drugs that the patient already takes, thus eliminating their therapeutic efficacy or inducing toxicity. They may also burden further weakened vital functions of the body thus exposing the patient to increased morbidity and life threatened conditions.
Toxicity- Adverse Effects No side effects have been reported. The leaves and the seeds contain hydrogen cyanide, in nonharmful quantities. Small quantities of hydrogen cyanide stimulate the respiration, improve digestion and have anticancer action. While larger doses may cause respiratory failure and death
References 1) http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-771-sour%20cherry.aspx?activeingredientid=771&activeingredientname=sour%20cherry 2)http://www.drugs.com/npp/sour-cherry.html 3)http://naturaldatabase.therapeuticresearch.com/nd/Search.aspx?cs=&s=ND&pt=100&sh=1&id=771&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1 4)http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1082898/ 5)http://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Prunus+cerasus