[[File:Cherries.jpg|thumb|350px|left|Cherries]]
Other Names : Prunus avium, Cherry, Vogel-Kirsche, merisier, cerisier des oiseaux, Aaluvaalu, Gilaas, Krusabala, Jeevakamu, Aileyaḥ, Elavālūḥ, Elukākhyaḥ, Sweet Cherry, Ceri manis, zoete kers, 欧洲甜樱桃
Cherries are members of the Rosaceae family, subfamily Prunoideae. They occupy the Cerasus subgenus within Prunus, being fairly distinct from their stone fruit relatives plums, apricots, peaches, and almonds. Prunus avium L. is the Sweet Cherry, and Prunus cerasus L. the Sour, Pie, or Tart Cherry. While sweet cherry (Prunus avium), black cherry (Prunus serotina), and tart cherry (Prunus cerasus) varieties occur naturally in the wild, when it comes to commercial cherries, centuries of man-made hybridization have brought many cherry cultivars, each one with unique characteristics, from size and shape of the trees to flavor and sugar content.<br>
See also :
* [[Wild Cherry]]
* [[Cherry Stems]]
* [[Cherry Kernel Oil]]
==Special Precautions of Cherries==
* Cherries are generally regarded as safe, well-known for not having any negative effects or contraindications. However, caution is recommended when eating them raw, since their pits could present a choking hazard.
* [[Coumarin]] should not be taken while using anticoagulants.
* Cherries also have antiviral and antibacterial properties.
*Anthocyanin, another compound in cherries, is credited with lowering the uric acid levels in the blood, thereby reducing a common cause of [[gout]].
*Cancer : In laboratory studies, the [[anthocyanins]] in Cherries are seen to inhibit the growth of cancer cells and stimulate their self-destruction, without affecting the healthy cells. Lab studies have also shown that the dietary fiber in cherries reduces cells’ exposure to cancer-causing substances, and healthy gut bacteria use the dietary fiber to produce short-chain fatty acids that protect colon cells from cancer. ([[Colon Cancer]]) Researchers believe have suggested that anthocyanins in cherries may also reduce your risk of colon cancer, and that cherries may shut down the growth of cancer cells by depriving them of the proteins they need to grow. However, more research is required to validate the impact of cherry consumption in particular on cancer risk in humans. And as it may suggest, cherries may not be helpful in all types of cancers.. * Preventing cancer : Source of [[Colon CancerCyanidin]]. *Further, these compounds work like a natural form of ibuprofen, reducing inflammation Pain and curbing Inflammation : Strong evidence from several studies has revealed that the anthocyanin compounds in Cherries offer powerful relief against painand inflammation, with their strong antioxidant effects that counter oxidative stress following an inflammatory insult.
*Regular consumption may help lower risk of [[Heart Attacks]] and [[stroke]].
*Less fat storage in the liver
*Lower blood sugar : reduce your chance of developing diabetes.
*lowers cholesterol and triglycerides : reduce your chance of developing heart disease.
* fight insomnia and slow down aging process.
*In Chinese medicine, cherries are routinely used as a remedy for [[gout]], [[arthritis]], and [[rheumatism]] (as well as [[anemia]], due to their high iron content). Plus they’re delicious.
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