Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
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
General Benefits
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
Fights against infections, Fights Tooth Decay, Helps in weight loss, Relieves pain, Treatment of migraine
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Fairness, Hydrates skin, Prevents skin cancer, Skin repair, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Cure for hair loss, Increasing hair volume, Prevents hair loss, Strengthening of hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Hoarseness, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Pollen allergies, Sore eyes, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
High doses of black cherry bark can be poisonous and even fatal.
Lactating Women
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Best Time to Eat
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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
alabamensis, capuli , eximia and hirsuta
Inside Color
Magenta
Maroon
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Europe
North America
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
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Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Cold
Facts about
- 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.
- 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.
Top Producer
United States of America
Turkey
Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
Austria, Bulgaria, Chile, China, France, Greece, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Syria, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
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France
Top Exporter
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Turkey
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Prunus Serotina
Synonym
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wild black cherry, rum cherry and mountain black cherry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Family
Adoxaceae
Rosaceae
Species
S. nigra
P. serotina
Generic Group
Moschatel
Cherry
Difference Between Elderberry and Black cherry
We might think that Elderberry and Black cherry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and Black cherry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and Black cherry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Black cherry with peel is 73.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Elderberry and Black cherry 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 Elderberry and Black cherry is Dipsacales and Rosales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Black cherry belongs to Rosaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Black cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. serotina species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.