The Fruit Basket Cherry
Cherry
Cherry
Prunus avium was even consumed in Neolithic times according to archaeologists who found pits in tombs and traces of wild cherries that evolved over the milleniums into the sweet, plump, succulent fruit we know today.
In other words cherry blossom time is an ancient concept !
Low in calories, this excellent diuretic is a good guard against urges to eat. Rich in vitamins A, C and E, cherries are record-breakers in terms of ß-carotene content. They are also particularly well endowed with flavonoids, namely anthocyanosids that give their red pigment and trap free radicals thereby serving as effective agents against ageing. By reinforcing capillaries and reducing their permeability these very pigments act against ageing.
Aside from their virtues as firming agents and astringents, cherries help decongest and sooth irritated skin. Dried cherry stems are highly appreciated for decoctions to treat cystitis, gout and inflammation of the urinary tract.
Recommended for: dry or irritated skin types.
