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cherry
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definition

cherry:

Ayurvedic:

Chinese:
» qualities: warm, sweet
» actions: benefits general body, strengthens Spleen, increases fluids, recuperates/invigorates vital energy
» uses: measles, diarrhea, dysentery, thirst; premature ejaculation; paralysis from rheumatism, low vital energy; inflammation of throat, pale face, fatigue; painful sores that do not heal, chilblains

naturopathic:
» qualities: alkaline-forming food
» actions: laxative; strengthens glands, used as a Spring Cleanser - cleanses liver and gallbladder, blocks tooth decay
» uses: gallstones; anemia; constipation, worms; arteriosclerosis, hypertension, cerebrovascular accident; common cold, scurvy; schizophrenia; rheumatism, gout, arthritis; hemorrhoids, varicose veins, bruising; asthma, food allergies, peptic and duodenal ulcers, hayfever

biochemical: high in iron, potassium; vitamins A, B2 and bioflavonoids
» form: raw sweet cherries
» portion: 10 cherries
» calories (kcal): 49
» weight (g): 68
» water (%): 80.7
» protein (g): 0.8
» fat (g): 0.7
» carbohydrates (g): 11.3
» unsaturated fatty acid (g): 0.6
» saturated fatty acid (g): 0.1
» calories from fat (%): 12.9
» cholesterol (mg): 0
» dietary fiber (g): 1.1
» vitamin A (RE): 15
» vitamin A (IU): 146
» vitamin B1 (mg): 0.03
» vitamin B2 (mg): 0.04
» vitamin B3 (mg): 0.3
» vitamin B6 (mg): 0.02
» vitamin B12 (mcg): 0
» vitamin C (mg): 5
» vitamin E (IU):
» folic acid (mcg): 3
» pantothenic acid (mg): 0.09
» sodium (mg): 0
» potassium (mg): 152
» calcium (mg): 10
» phosphorus (mg): 13
» magnesium (mg): 8
» iron (mg): 0.26
» zinc (mg): 0.04
» copper (mg): 0.065
» manganese (mg): 0.063

Agriculture Handbook #8
Airola, p. 290
Jensen, pp. 128-29
Lu, p. 63
Ni, p. 57


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