Not only the berry part, but also the roots, bark, peel, leaves and flowers of cherries are very useful. The Professor of the Department of Garden Plants of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ordu, Mr. Turan Karadeniz noted the benefits of cherries during menopause.

The name "cherry" comes from the Latin "Cerasus Avium", and its homeland is considered to be North Anatolia and Southern Caucasus, in particular the city of Giresun. There are several opinions about the origin of cherries. Some researchers assert that cherry was initially brought to Europe from Greece in 64 BC. Whereas others insist that cherry was first brought to Rome by the Roman commander Lucullus, and from there it was distributed worldwide.
Experts especially highlight the fact that not only the berries, but the roots, bark, stems and peel of the cherries are very healthy and can be used for different purposes. The best cigars are made from the roots of cherry trees; the most high-quality furniture and different tools are made of cherry wood.
The gluten of cherries is widely used in textile and medical industries, and its bark, leaves, blossoms, berries and stems are applied for making medicines. Cherry berries are consumed in fresh or dried form, and are also suitable for canning, freezing and making jam.

Health Benefits of Cherries

Cherry – A Friend For Kidneys 

• Due to its diuretic properties cherry helps cleansing the body from toxins.
• Removes excess salt and uric acid from the body, which contributes to the prevention of rheumatism, joint diseases and arthritis. Effective against gout. Widely used in treatment of atherosclerosis. 
• Chinic acid contained in cherries prevents the forming of stones and sand in the kidneys, and is also used to remove stones from the gall bladder. 
• Contributes to weight loss by removing excess fluid from the body. Cherry is also an effective remedy for constipation, especially after eating heavy meals such as bacon or sausage, cherry helps the body to get rid of harmful substances and cleanse the blood, thereby eliminating acne. Cherry juice applied on the face and neck smoothes wrinkles and prevents their further development. Cherry is very useful for the liver, especially during the excessive use of medicines and poisoning, since it contributes to effective removal of toxins from the body and healing of the liver, and over time, completely restores the liver function and thus normalizes the digestive process.

The substance called 'levulose' contained in cherries promotes good digestion of sugar, which makes cherries a completely safe product for diabetics. Besides, cherries are full of vitamins and minerals which boost the immunity of the human body, and in particular, resistance to various diseases. Abundance of phosphorus has a calming and overall positive effect on the nervous system. Carotene, a source of vitamin A, makes cherries especially healthy for the eyes.