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Saturday, July 6, 2013
Black Cherry
Why do people take black cherry?
Cherries may
have antioxidant properties. In lab studies, antioxidants appear to
protect cells from damage that leads to disease, including the formation
of plaques in arteries. However, it’s not clear yet if antioxidants
have a health benefit in people.
One small
study found that people who drank cherry juice -- from a blend of
different cherries -- suffered less muscle damage as a result of
exercise. More research is needed to confirm a benefit, though. Cherry
juice blends may help with insomnia, possibly as well as valerian.
There’s some evidence that black cherry bark may work as a cough
suppressant; interestingly, it may be the cyanogenic glycosides (see
below) that both help decrease the cough mechanism while being toxic in
high doses. This underscores the importance of using such
botanical medicines under the guidance of a health professional. It’s a
common ingredient in over-the-counter cough medicines. Black cherry bark
also seems to have a sedative effect.
Black cherry bark has
been used to treat many other conditions, including colds, digestive
problems, and pain. For colds, the bark seems to work as an astringent,
drying up secretions and mucus. For now, however, there’s no good
evidence to support these uses. How much black cherry should you take?
Since black cherry is an unproven treatment, there is no standard dose.
Some people use five to 12 drops of black cherry bark liquid extract in
water two to three times per day. Ask your doctor for advice.