Benefits
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, Diarrhea treatment, Prevents constipation, Scurvy treatment, Treatment of dysentary
General Benefits
Fights against infections, Fights Tooth Decay, Helps in weight loss, Relieves pain, Treatment of migraine
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Fairness, Hydrates skin, Prevents skin cancer, Skin repair, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Cure for hair loss, Increasing hair volume, Prevents hair loss, Strengthening of hair
Prevents hair loss
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Hoarseness, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Pollen allergies, Sore eyes, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
High doses of black cherry bark can be poisonous and even fatal.
Hair thinning, Nail thinning, Skin problems, Tooth decay, Weakness, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
7.50 g14.30 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
NA5.40 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
NA8.90 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.40 g2.50 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.050.18
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
225.60 mcg31.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
NA0.07 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.10 mg0.04 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.40 mg1.08 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg0.45 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
NA0.11 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
NA49.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
NA228.30 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
NA0.73 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
NA2.60 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
NA5,204.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
NA0.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
NA7.60 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.20 g0.95 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
143.00 mg417.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.20 mg0.26 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
6.90 mg2.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
11.80 mg18.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
17.60 mg22.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.10 mg0.23 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
10.80 mg40.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.10 mg0.15 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.10 mg0.23 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.60 mcg0.60 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
26.00 mg112.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
27.00 mg288.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
12.00 mgNA
0
87
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Water Content
82.20 g80.80 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.50 g1.40 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
63.00 kcal68.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NANA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
NA325.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NA57.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
NA55.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
NA240.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
NA340.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Summer
All seasons
Varieties
alabamensis, capuli , eximia and hirsuta
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha
Seedless Variety
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Color
Black
Green, Pink, Yellow
Inside Color
Maroon
White
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Crispy
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Sweet-Sour
Origin
North America
Central America, Mexico, South America
Grows on
Bushes
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Rocky, Sandy
Soil pH
5.5-84.5-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Cold
Sunny
Facts
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.
- The black pigment in Guava leaves is used for textile applications.
- Guava leaves are used to make tea.
- Oils extracted from guava seeds are used in various cosmetics.
- Guava wood is used for decorative purposes.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
Turkey
India
Other Countries
Austria, Bulgaria, Chile, China, France, Greece, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Syria, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
France
Canada
Top Exporter
Turkey
India
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Prunus Serotina
Psidium guajava
Synonym
wild black cherry, rum cherry and mountain black cherry
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Rosales
Myrtales
Family
Rosaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Prunus
Psidium
Species
P. serotina
Psidium guajava
Generic Group
Cherry
Myrtle