Cherry Stems

There are several species of cherry tree, of which the most used in herbal medicine and herbalism is the sour cherry , "  Prunus cerasus", also known under the name of sour cherry or sour cherry, because of the acerbic flavor of its drupes. In traditional medicine, the cherry stalk is prepared and used in different ways : in herbal tea, in decoction or in capsules, it is nevertheless necessary to respect the dosages, preparation time and frequency of consumption.
See also : Cherries

Health Benefits and Uses of Cherry Stems

In herbal medicine and herbalism, the cherry peduncle is renowned for its detoxifying , draining and antioxidant properties . Put together, its various virtues promote weight loss, strengthen kidney health and help detoxify the body.

• The diuretic and depurative virtues of the cherry tail. The cherry tail favors the purification of the blood : which means that it eliminates the poisons produced by certain microbes or certain organic decompositions. Diuretic, it is also of therapeutic interest to prevent water retention and facilitate the elimination of toxins from the body . According to research, the purifying and draining qualities of the cherry stem come from its content of natural active substances , including polyphenols and potassium salts. Traditionally, this peduncle is used to support the renal system, promote the evacuation of polluting waste that destroys our body and prevent kidney stones. Thanks to its diuretic power associated with its effectiveness against the accumulation of lymphatic fluids in the tissues, the cherry tail is a natural remedy to consider in case of edema and joint or rheumatic pain such as arthritis or osteoarthritis. , although ash leaf or Herbonata joint herbal tea is more suitable in this case. The cherry peduncle nevertheless remains an effective means of starting a process of general cleansing of the body and of fluidifying the flow of water in our organism, in order to avoid any liquid congestion in any part of it.
• The benefits of the cherry tree peduncle on the urinary system. It is a therapeutic effect associated with its diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties : consumed in good doses, the cherry tree peduncle exerts a beneficial activity for the urinary system. In natural medicine, the pharmaceutical interest of the cherry tree peduncle to combat these various urinary disorders is justified by its rich composition in:Tannins, Potassium salts, Flavonoids like flavanones and chalcone codes, Organic acids, Mucilages, Acid-alcohols including citric acid and malic acidThus, in addition to stimulating and increasing the secretion of urine , this ancestral remedy is indicated in cases of urinary tract infections such as:
  • Infectious urethritis
  • Cystitis
  • Obstruction of the urinary system
  • Prostatitis
  • Nephritis
  • Pyelonephritis
• The antioxidant and slimming properties of the cherry tail

The free radicals are produced by fission fragments of a molecule and characterized by high chemical reactivity. They are known for their high level of danger and fought for the role they play in the occurrence of certain pathologies: infections, cardiovascular disorders, cancers, cellular aging, cataracts. In herbal medicine - fortunately, the existence of certain medicinal plants endowed with antioxidant properties makes it possible to fight effectively against the deleterious effects caused by these unstable atoms. Among them: the cherry tree. Thanks to its antioxidant activity, which it owes mainly to the polyphenols that compose it, the cherry tail is perfectly suited to fight free radicals and oxidative stress which promotes the development of various age-related diseases : eye disorders, wrinkles on the skin. skin, osteoarthritis, etc.In addition, as a consequence of its draining and depurative effect , its slimming qualities - highlighted by various studies, including one published in the British Medical Journal , make it possible to manage weight gain and promote the evacuation of liquids accumulated in adipose parts. from the body. It is the flavonoids in the cherry stalk that help limit the risk of obesity or reduce overweight . Combined with an optimized diet and a healthy lifestyle, these chemical constituents of vitamin C and E support the good health of the body and act as a venous tonic.The cherry tail decoction is therefore recommended to support a slimming diet by creating, among other things, a feeling of satiety or natural appetite suppressant.

Main Combinations

• Sprains + Strains : Pineapple + Harpagophytum (and Cherry Stems in case of edema)
• Sprain, Strains (with Edema) : Cherry Stems + Harpagophytum + Pineapple + Birch
• Water Retention : Cherry Stems + Mouse-ear hawkweed + Birch