Cherry tomentosa

Cerasus tomentosa (Thunb.) Wall): deciduous shrub, generally 2-3 meters tall, 3-3.5 meters in crown diameter, with two types: upright and open, with multiple branches, trunk diameter up to 7 cm, and a single branch life of 5-15 years. Leaf buds grow at the top of branches and between leaf axils, and flower buds are pure flower buds, regenerating with leaf buds, with high germination rate, medium branching ability, and long latent bud life. There are a large number of flower buds, flowers bloom before leaves, white to light pink, sepals are red, and the fruit setting rate is high. The flowering period is early April, the fruit development period is 45-55 days, and it matures from late May to early June. The drupe is round or oblong, bright red or milky white, sweet and sour, and is one of the early-maturing fruits.

It grows in the forest on the hillside, at the edge of the forest, in the thicket or in the grassland, at an altitude of 100-3200 meters. It is produced in many places in China. The fruit is slightly sweet and sour, and can be eaten and used for making wine; the oil content of the seed kernel is about 43%, which can be used to make soap and lubricating oil. The seed kernel is also used as medicine, and its trade name is big plum kernel, which has the effect of moistening the intestines and promoting diuresis. The ornamental cherry variety has a beautiful tree shape, petite flowers, and bright fruits. It is a garden ornamental plant that combines flower viewing, fruit viewing, and shape viewing.

Morphological characteristics

The hairy cherry is a shrub, usually 0.3-1 meters high, rarely in the shape of a small tree, up to 2-3 meters high. The twigs are purple-brown or gray-brown, and the young branches are densely pubescent to glabrous. The winter buds are ovate, sparsely covered with short soft hairs or glabrous. The leaves are ovate-elliptic or obovate-elliptic, 2-7 cm long, 1-3.5 cm wide, with an acute or acuminate tip, a cuneate base, and sharp or coarse serrations on the edges. The upper surface is dark green or dark green, sparsely pubescent, and the lower surface is gray-green, densely covered with gray pubescent or later becomes sparse, with 4-7 pairs of lateral veins; the petiole is 2-8 mm long, pubescent or sparsely fallen; the stipules are linear, 3-6 mm long, and pubescent.

Nutritional value of cherry

Every 100 grams of hairy cherry contains 59.8 grams of carbohydrates, 59 milligrams of calcium, 28 milligrams of phosphorus, 11.4 grams of protein, and 7.9 grams of dietary fiber. The ripe fruits can be eaten directly, or made into juice, jam, or added to desserts. However, people with internal heat or ulcer symptoms should be careful when eating it; people with diabetes should avoid eating it.

The efficacy and function of cherry

It is warm in nature, sweet and slightly sour in taste; it enters the spleen and liver meridians. It nourishes the middle and replenishes qi, dispels wind and overcomes dampness, treats water dysentery, and stops spermatorrhea. It is mainly used to treat physical weakness and qi deficiency after illness, shortness of breath and palpitations, fatigue and loss of appetite, dry throat and thirst, rheumatic waist and leg pain, numbness of limbs, poor flexion and extension of joints, frostbite and other symptoms.

1. Nourishing blood

Cherries are high in iron, ranking first among all fruits. Iron is the raw material for synthesizing human hemoglobin and myoglobin, and plays an important role in human immunity, protein synthesis and energy metabolism. It is also closely related to brain and nerve function, aging process, etc. Eating cherries regularly can supplement the body's demand for iron and promote hemoglobin regeneration. It can prevent and treat iron deficiency anemia, strengthen the body, and improve brain function.

2. Prevent and treat measles

When measles is prevalent, giving children cherry juice can prevent infection. Cherry pits have the effect of sweating, clearing rashes and detoxifying.

3. Dispel wind and dampness, kill insects

Cherry is warm in nature, and has the function of replenishing qi, dispelling wind and dampness, and is effective for rheumatic waist and leg pain. Cherry roots also have strong insect repellent and insecticidal effects, and can repel and kill roundworms, pinworms, tapeworms, etc.

4. Astringent and pain-relieving

Folk experience shows that cherries can treat burns, have astringent and analgesic effects, and prevent blistering and suppuration of the wound. Cherries can also treat mild and severe frostbite.

5. Maintain your complexion

Cherries are rich in nutrients, and the protein, sugar, phosphorus, carotene, vitamin C, etc. they contain are higher than those in apples and pears. In particular, the iron content is high. Often applying cherry juice to the face and wrinkles can make the facial skin rosy and white, and remove wrinkles and spots.

Medicinal value of cherry

Basically, most edible things can be made into medicines, and hairy cherries are no exception. Hairy cherries are non-toxic medicines. Non-toxic does not mean non-toxic as everyone understands, but the degree of treatment of diseases in medicine. High-toxicity cures 60% of diseases, common-toxicity cures 70% of diseases, low-toxicity cures 80% of diseases, and non-toxicity cures 90% of diseases. Hairy cherries are non-toxic in treating diseases. When the disease is 90% cured, stop taking the medicine and it will heal automatically. The main function of hairy cherries is indigestion and constipation. In other words, people with poor digestive tracts can eat some hairy cherries in moderation to relieve their digestive tracts and treat their symptoms such as indigestion and constipation. In addition, hairy cherries can also treat athlete's foot, rheumatism, anemia and other diseases. People with such symptoms eat some hairy cherries, which has a certain auxiliary effect on the treatment of the disease. For mild symptoms, hairy cherries can also play a therapeutic role.

Side effects and contraindications of cherry

No side effects

Side effects are caused by poor drug selectivity and are inherent in the drug itself. Whether it is a prescription drug or an over-the-counter drug, it should be used under the guidance of a doctor or pharmacist. If you feel uncomfortable while taking the drug, you must stop taking it in time and consult a doctor or pharmacist to avoid unnecessary damage.

How to make delicious cherry

How to make syrup cherries

This food is rich in iron and carotene. The iron content of cherries is 20 times higher than that of apples and oranges, ranking first among fruits; the carotene content is also 4-5 times higher than that of apples and oranges. In addition, it also contains calcium, vitamin B, vitamin C and other nutrients. Eating cherries can supplement the needs of calcium and iron for babies, which is beneficial to their growth and development.

raw material:

100 grams of ripe cherries and 15 grams of granulated sugar.

Production:

1. Wash the cherries, remove the stems and pits, put them in a pot, add sugar and 50 grams of water, cook over low heat for about 15 minutes, and set aside until cooked.

2. Mash the cherries in the pot, pour them into a small cup, let it cool down and then feed it.

3. Be sure to remove the cherry pits and skins during the production process.

Features:

It is sweet and sour, and has a bright red color.

Ingredients: 600g cherries, 150g maltose, 100g fine sugar, 1 lemon, 100ml water

practice:

1. Wash the lemon and squeeze out the juice for later use.

2. Wash the cherries, remove the stems, cut them in half and remove the cores. Put the pulp into an acid-resistant pot, sprinkle with half the sugar, and marinate for half an hour.

3. Add water and lemon juice and bring to a boil over medium heat. Then turn to low heat and add maltose and continue to cook. Stir constantly with a wooden ladle during cooking.

4. After the maltose is completely dissolved, add the remaining granulated sugar and continue to stir and cook until the sauce becomes thick.