{"id":160575,"date":"2022-07-22T15:44:53","date_gmt":"2022-07-22T10:14:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=160575"},"modified":"2026-03-02T09:55:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T09:55:36","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-cherries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-cherries\/","title":{"rendered":"Cherries: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects and More!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Cherries<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Cherries<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Cherries<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Cherries?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Cherries<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Cherries<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCherry is scientifically known as Prunus<\/em>. It belongs to the family Rosaceae<\/em>. It is widely distributed in northern temperate areas such as western Asia and Europe. Genus Prunus comprises two varieties: sweet cherry (P. avium) and tart cherry (P. cerasus). The sweet cherry is a large and black-colored fruit, whereas the tart cherry is originated from the Montmorency varieties1<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cherries are densely packed with nutrients and have significantly low calories. Cherries are also enriched with bioactive components such as vitamin C, potassium, carotenoids, anthocyanins, melatonin and fibre. \u2018Sato Nishiki\u2019 is a common name for sweet cherries 1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Nutritional Value of Cherries<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cherries have a very high amount of nutrients.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Energy:<\/strong> 63 kcal<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Carbohydrate:<\/strong> 16 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Protein:<\/strong> 1.06 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Total lipid:<\/strong> 0.2 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sugar:<\/strong> 12.8 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fibre:<\/strong> 2.1 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Glycine:<\/strong> 0.023 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Iron:<\/strong> 0.36 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium:<\/strong> 13 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Manganese:<\/strong> 0.07 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Magnesium:<\/strong> 11 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Potassium:<\/strong> 222 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Phosphorus:<\/strong> 21 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Copper:<\/strong> 0.06 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fluoride:<\/strong> 2 \u00b5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin E:<\/strong> 0.07 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin K:<\/strong> 2.1 \u00b5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin C:<\/strong> 7 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Thiamin:<\/strong> 0.027 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Riboflavin:<\/strong> 0.033 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Niacin:<\/strong> 0.154 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B6:<\/strong> 0.049 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Folic acid:<\/strong> 4 \u00b5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Choline:<\/strong> 6.1 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Carotene:<\/strong> 38 \u00b5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fatty acids:<\/strong> 0.038 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Threonine:<\/strong> 0.0222 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Lysine:<\/strong> 0.032 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Aspartic acid:<\/strong> 0.569 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Alanine:<\/strong> 0.26 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Phenylalanine:<\/strong> 0.024 g<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Properties of Cherries<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCherries have several bioactive compounds, which show properties that help to prevent several acute and chronic diseases 3<\/a><\/sup>. The therapeutic properties of cherries are:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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May show anti-microbial (reduces the growth of micro-organisms) potential\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
May have anti-oxidant potential\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
May have potential anti-diabetes properties\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
May have potential anti-cancer potential\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
May have the potential to help with brain cells\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
May help with anti-inflammatory potential 3<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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When you undergo vigorous and strenuous physical activities, it is a good idea to indulge in a cherry diet. Cherries might play an important role in reducing inflammatory diseases as they may have anti-inflammatory effects that might cope with muscle damage 11<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\nDr. Siddharth Gupta, B.A.M.S, M.D (Ayu)<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Potential Uses of Cherries<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe nutritional and bioactive components of cherries may provide potential benefits against many conditions such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, inflammatory disease, and Alzheimer\u2019s disease 1<\/a><\/sup>. Some of the benefits of cherries are described as follows:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Potential Uses of Cherries for Diabetes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Cherries contain an antioxidant that may help lower the glucose levels in the blood. In animal studies 4<\/a><\/sup>, it has been seen that diets containing cherries reduce glucose levels, thereby helping control type 2 diabetes. The alcohol extracts of cherries may also show hypoglycaemic action, i.e. glucose-lowering activity in lab studies. Therefore, cherries may be used as a natural way to manage diabetes. Before using cherries or any other herbal remedies for diabetes, have a consultation with your doctor or healthcare provider so that you make well-informed choices.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>
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