The cherry tree is a medicinal plant whose leaves and fruits can be used to help treat various conditions such as urinary tract infections, rheumatoid arthritis, gout and swelling.
Cherry has several substances essential for the proper functioning of the body, such as flavonoids, tannins, potassium salts and silicon derivatives, so it can have several benefits.
Main benefits of cherry
Both cherry and cherry tea have numerous benefits, the 6 main ones being:
- Improves cardiovascular health: By possessing antioxidant substances, the cherry is able to protect the heart against free radicals and improve the health of arteries;
- Combat insomnia: The cherry possesses a substance known as melatonin, which is a hormone naturally produced by the body as a stimulus to sleep. In insomnia this hormone is not produced, with cherry tea being a great natural source of this hormone;
- Combats constipation: The cherry also has laxative properties, which can improve digestive health;
- Relieves stress and prevents premature aging: This is because of the antioxidants, which are responsible for fighting free radicals;
- Relieves muscle aches: Cherry tea is rich in flavonoids, which facilitates muscle recovery.
- Increased energy: Cherry is a great source of energy by the presence of tannins in its composition, improving mood and mood, and can help weight loss.
Thus, cherry tea can be consumed to combat urinary problems, bloating, high blood pressure, hyperuricemia, obesity, flu and colds. Excessive consumption, however, can lead to diarrhea, since it has laxative properties.
Cherry tea
Cherry tea has a slightly sweet taste and to make it can be used its ripe fruits for immediate consumption or to prepare a tea with cherry leaves or rows.
Ingredients
- Fresh cherry pulp;
- 200ml of water;
- Half lemon juice;
Method of preparation
Mix the pulp and lemon juice and add in the boiling water. Cool slightly, strain and then consume
Another option of cherry tea is made with fruit roasts. For this you should put the cherry roasts to dry for about 1 week and then add them to 1L of boiling water, leaving for 10 minutes. Then you should cook, let it cool down and consume.
