Health Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Helps body to rest and sleep, Lower blood pressure, Prevents diabetes, Prevents strokes, Reduces risk of heart disease
Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Fights against infections, Fights Tooth Decay, Helps in weight loss, Relieves pain, Treatment of migraine
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Fairness, Hydrates skin, Prevents skin cancer, Skin repair, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Cure for hair loss, Increasing hair volume, Prevents hair loss, Strengthening of hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Hoarseness, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Pollen allergies, Sore eyes, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Side Effects
High doses of black cherry bark can be poisonous and even fatal.
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Lactating Women
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Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
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Phytosterol
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Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
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Calories in Frozen Form
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Calories in Dried Form
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Calories in Canned Form
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Calories in Juice
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Calories in Jam
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Calories in Pie
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Varieties
alabamensis, capuli , eximia and hirsuta
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Inside Color
Maroon
Magenta
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
North America
Europe
Soil Type
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Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- Black cherry is deciduous tree that belongs to the family of roses.
- Some foods made from Black Cherry fruit include jelly and wine.
- Inner bark of black cherry is used in the manufacture of cough syrup.
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
Top Producer
Turkey
United States of America
Other Countries
Austria, Bulgaria, Chile, China, France, Greece, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Syria, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Colombia, India, Mexico
Top Importer
France
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Top Exporter
Turkey
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Botanical Name
Prunus Serotina
Sambucus nigra
Synonym
wild black cherry, rum cherry and mountain black cherry
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Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Family
Rosaceae
Adoxaceae
Species
P. serotina
S. nigra
Generic Group
Cherry
Moschatel
Difference Between Black cherry and Elderberry
We might think that Black cherry and Elderberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Black cherry and Elderberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Black cherry and Elderberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Black cherry and Elderberry with peel is 63.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Black cherry and Elderberry belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Black cherry and Elderberry is Rosales and Dipsacales respectively. Black cherry belongs to Rosaceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Black cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. serotina species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.