As a child you never tasted a small red fruit whose shape will remind you of cherries? Yes, the fruit is none other than cherry fruit. The shape is at first glance similar to the cherry, but both are two different pieces.
This tree has a small fruit and sweet red color when ripe. Fruit trees that have Latin name Muntingia calabura is easily found anywhere because it is a wild plant. Shady trees are usually used as a shelter for pedicab drivers in Indonesia.
Here are some health benefits
- Antibacterial
The antibacterial properties of this cherry snagat useful for our bodies. Thus our body becomes stronger than the attack of bacteria that can cause certain diseases. The researchers found a strong antibacterial compound in cherries.
- Antioxidants
In addition to antibacterial, cherries also contain high antioxidant compounds. Antioxidants serve to strengthen the body's immune system and fight free radicals that can cause cancer.
- Antiseptic
Kersen leaf decoction can kill microbes or can be used as an antiseptic. Leaf kersen proved to kill bacteria, including: C. diphtheriae, S. aureus, P. vulgaris, S. epidermidis, and K. Rhizophil. Anti-bacterial properties are derived from compounds contained in cherry leaves, such as tannins, flavonoids and saponins.
- Anti-inflammatory
Kersen leaf decoction also has anti-inflammatory properties (anti-inflammatory) and can also reduce fever.
- Anti-tumor
Cucumber leaf is also reported to have anti-tumor effects. The content of flavonoids owned by Kersen leaf is known to inhibit the growth of cancer cells.