CHERRY

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Medicinal Herbal Remedies Cherry (Prunius )   A 1950 study of twelve individuals with gout, eating one-half pound of cherries or the equivalent amount of cherry juice per day prevented attacks of gout. Strawberries, blueberries and other red-blue berries are also shown to be beneficial but none as effective as the black, sweet yellow, and red sour cherries. Since that study, there have been many anecdotal reports, and subsequent studies, of cherry juice as an effective treatment of the pain and inflammation of gout, and other related ailments. Crystals of a naturally occurring chemical, uric acid, accumulates in the joints, most commonly in the toes, causing a gout attack and much pain. Common Names: Bing cherries Plant Parts used: Cherries Side Effects or contraindications: None Cautions: None Internal uses for Cherries Arthritis Gout Rheumatism External use for Cherries None Usual Method of Prep Usual Dosage Wash and prepare for eating Eat and enjoy, at least 30 to 50 cherries a day Cherry juice: Purchase Drink as desired