Cherries red pigment is called anthocyanins, this pigment has been shown to reduce pain and inflammation. Tests at Michigan State University have indicated that cherry anthocyanins can be at least 10 times more active than aspirin and have comparable activity to ibuprofen without the adverse side effects of these commercial analgesics.
Cherries help stimulate the secretion of digestive juices and of the urine and are effective cleansers of the liver and kidneys.
Cherries contain beta-sitosterol, a plant sterol, high levels of which are believed to be linked to lower blood cholesterol levels. Recent laboratory research (2005) at Michigan State University has shown that cherry anthocyanins can increase insulin production in pancreatic cells by up to 100%, indicating that cherries could be effective in diabetic treatment.
Cherries have been shown to be rich in powerful natural phenolic anti-oxidants, including well known anti-oxidants anthocyanins, hydroxycinnamates and flavonoids. Such powerful anti-oxidants are widely considered to be effective in helping to prevent cancer, heart disease and strokes by de-activating free radicals which are formed during naturally occurring metabolism by human cells.
Eating large quantities of cherries, from one half pound and up daily, has been found to bring relief to patients with gout, a disease that is characterized by an excess of uric acid in the blood and attacks of arthritis.
Cherry also contain a high level of melatonin, is a substance that is important in the immune system function. Study shown that people who experience heart attack have low melatonin levels. May help prevent cancer in organs and glands with epithelial tissue due to its high Vitamin A content.
Cherries is also helpful in the following cases: Anemia, Colds (runny nose), Obesity, Cramps, Intestinal worm, High blood Pressure, Rheumatism, Asthma
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