Big cherries are hailed as "diamonds among fruits" due to their extraordinary nutritional value. Their unique nutrients are widely utilized in both diet therapy and medical treatment.
The fruit of the big cherry is rich in nutrients and possesses certain nutritional value for the human body. Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that big cherries have the function of regulating the middle and replenishing Qi, as well as expelling wind and dampness.
Big cherries are high in iron content, making them a standout among fruits, 20-30 times higher than apples. Iron is a raw material for synthesizing human hemoglobin and myoglobin, playing a crucial role in processes such as human immunity, protein synthesis, and energy metabolism. It is also closely related to brain and nerve function and the aging process. Eating cherries can promote the regeneration of hemoglobin and has anti-cancer effects.
Big cherries also contain melatonin, thus providing a double anti-aging effect, making them a truly "delicious and beautiful" fruit. Big cherries are rich in protein, vitamins A, B, and C, as well as minerals like potassium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, and various vitamins. They are low in calories and high in fiber. Vitamin A content is 4 times higher than that of grapes, and the Vitamin C content is even higher.
The latest research has found that big cherries also contain anthocyanins, proanthocyanidins, red pigments, and other biologically active compounds with significant medicinal value. Their effective antioxidants have a stronger anti-aging effect than Vitamin E, can promote blood circulation, aid in the excretion of uric acid, and alleviate discomfort caused by gout and arthritis. Their pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects are considered to be even better than aspirin. Therefore, doctors recommend that patients with gout and arthritis eat some cherries daily.
Big cherries also have medicinal value; their roots, branches, leaves, pits, and fresh fruit can all be used as medicine to treat various diseases, especially with the ability to promote the regeneration of hemoglobin, which is beneficial for patients with anemia. The "Compendium of Materia Medica" records that cherries have multiple medicinal effects, including "benefiting Qi, expelling wind and dampness, promoting rash eruption, and detoxification." Cherries are considered a "hot" nature food, and those suffering from "hot" nature diseases and coughing with asthma should not eat them. Cherry pits contain cyanogenic glycosides, which hydrolyze to produce hydrocyanic acid; accidental consumption may lead to poisoning symptoms.