Cherry plum

Cherry plum is a close relative of the well-known and common plum in our country. They distinguish between color. Cherry plum fruits are yellow or pinkish. Cherry plum is actively cultivated in the southern regions, in the northern regions cherry plum may not bear fruit, since nevertheless it is a heat-loving and very capricious plant.

Benefits of cherry plum

Cherry plum has long been known for its medicinal, preventive and dietary properties. Cherry plum contains a large amount of useful substances. It contains a lot of sugars, organic acids, tannins, vitamins C, A.

In cooking, the application of cherry plum is extremely wide and varied. It is used to make jam, compote, marmalade, see. Cherry plum can be consumed raw and baked. Dried cherry plum practically does not lose its beneficial properties and can be used both as a medicinal product and as a wonderful dry fruit with excellent taste.

Cherry plum contributes to the optimal absorption of meat and fat, so it is often served to these "heavy" dishes. The calorie content of cherry plum is 34 kcal. 100 gr. , which is especially pleasant and useful for those who follow their figure. The use of cherry plum will not negatively affect it.

In folk medicine, cherry plum is used to relieve cough symptoms and throat diseases. Cherry plum has an effective exhilarating effect, so it is simply indispensable for diseases of the upper respiratory tract. Cherry plum compote with regular consumption is able to improve appetite and restore the digestion process.

The benefits of cherry plum have been proven for gastritis with reduced acidity, since this indicator of cherry plum can increase. Cherry plum decoctions have a mild laxative effect. They are also used for colds as a sweating, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory agent. The useful properties of cherry plum have also been proven as an anti-zinc agent. People who regularly consume cherry plum as food are almost completely insured against the development of this disease.

The benefits of cherry plum are also contained in its bones. From them, oil is obtained that is similar in properties to almond nut oil. The use of this oil in perfumes and soap making is widespread. And the shell of cherry plum seeds is used in the production of coal, which is actively used to clean various liquids and products.

The juice of cherry plum is no less known. Not only is it very, very palatable, but it also quenches thirst superbly. It contains no less nutrients than fresh fruits.

Damage to cherry plum

Nevertheless, it is not worth abusing cherry plum, for all its obvious health benefits. When abused, the harm of cherry plum can manifest itself in the form of poisoning, heartburn and some other undesirable consequences.