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sweet cherry

Prunus avium · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Moderate (110 studies) · ★★★☆☆

Sweet cherry, scientifically known as Prunus avium, is more than a delicious fruit; it is a potent medicinal powerhouse. Rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and anti-inflammatory compounds, it supports cardiovascular health, improves sleep quality through natural melatonin, and aids digestion, making it a vital botanical ally for holistic wellness.

Family
Rosaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Bird Cherry · Crab Cherry · 6 more
Scientific synonyms
Prunus Avium F. Duracina · Prunus Avium Var. Regalis · 185 more

Names

Common Names

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Cerezas adonas
  • Guereciga
  • Prunus cerasus ι avium
  • Cereza gallega
  • Druparia avium
  • Cerasus duracina
  • Cerexo
  • Ceresera
  • Cerezas corazon de cabrito
  • Seresero
  • Cerasus dulcis
  • Zrisal
  • Cerezas corazón de cabrito
  • Guindo morrino
  • Cereza blanca
  • Creisal
  • Cerezo
  • cerezo silvestre

German:

  • Vogelkirsche
  • Süß-Kirsche
  • Wildkirsche
  • Speisekirsche
  • Knorpelkirsche
  • Süsskirsche
  • Cerasus avium
  • Vogelkirsche
  • Süss-Kirsche
  • cerisier des oiseaux
  • Kirsche
  • Vogel-Kirsche
  • Herzkirsche
  • Süßkirschenbaum
  • Vogelkirsche
  • Vogel-Kirsche
  • Suesskirsche

French:

  • merisier
  • Cerisier sauvage
  • Bigarreaux
  • Cerisier des bois
  • Guignier
  • Guigne
  • Bigarreautier
  • Cerisier des oiseaux
  • Bigarreau
  • cerisier de France
  • cerisier des oiseaux
  • cerisier sauvage
  • merisier des oiseaux
  • Merisier

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Prunus avium

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Rosales and the family Rosaceae, it is classified under the genus Prunus.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Rosales WCVP
Family Rosaceae WCVP
Genus Prunus WCVP

Distribution

This plant, known as Prunus avium, can be found growing across various regions of Northern Europe. Specifically, it is distributed throughout the landscapes of Denmark and Finland. Its presence is also noted across the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Furthermore, the species extends its range into the northern territories of Norway. Together, these locations define its geographical footprint within the northern part of the continent.

Region Area Source
Northern Europe Denmark WCVP
Northern Europe Finland WCVP
Northern Europe Great Britain WCVP
Northern Europe Ireland WCVP
Northern Europe Norway WCVP
Northern Europe Sweden WCVP
Middle Europe Austria WCVP
Middle Europe Belgium WCVP
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia WCVP
Middle Europe Germany WCVP

Chemicals

Prunus avium has 15 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include AMYLASE, ANTHOCYANIN, Anthocyanins, Coumarins, Cyanidin.

Chemicals reported in Prunus avium
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
AMYLASE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
ANTHOCYANIN 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anthocyanins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Coumarins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cyanidin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Flavonoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
PHOSPHORUS 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Phenols 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Prunetin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
RUTIN 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

AMYLASE

  1. Dr. Duke

ANTHOCYANIN

  1. Molecular nutrition & food research

Anthocyanins

  1. Anti-inflammatory & anti-allergy agents in medicinal chemistry

Coumarins

  1. Current rheumatology reviews

Cyanidin

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Flavonoids

  1. Anti-inflammatory & anti-allergy agents in medicinal chemistry

PHOSPHORUS

  1. Dr. Duke

Phenols

  1. Anti-inflammatory & anti-allergy agents in medicinal chemistry

Prunetin

  1. Drug metabolism and bioanalysis letters

RUTIN

  1. Cancers

Activities

Prunus avium has 75 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Abortifacient, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, Antiaggregant.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Antioxidant Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Abortifacient Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antiaggregant Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antiangiogenic Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antiatherosclerotic Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Anticancer (Breast) Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Anticarcinomic (Breast) Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Anticlimacteric Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Prunus avium has 14 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, Candida albicans, Gout, arthritis, cancers.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
cancer Life sciences (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Candida albicans Anti-inflammatory & anti-allergy agents in medicinal chemistry (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Gout Current rheumatology reviews (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
arthritis Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
cancers Drug metabolism and bioanalysis letters (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
gastric cancer Drug metabolism and bioanalysis letters (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
hepatocellular carcinoma Drug metabolism and bioanalysis letters (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
inflammation Molecular nutrition & food research (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
multidrug resistance Journal of food science (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
obesity Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆