Cherry - uses and properties

I love cherries, don't you?

Food
The bitter, "cherry-red", or tart cherry is considered as THE cherry to use for pie.

Medicinal properties and other uses
The tart type of cherries seems to be the one with the most medicinal value. They are packed with antioxydants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Has been taken for years as a folk remedy in place of aspirin.

The cherry stems are said to have diuretic properties and have been in prescriptions dating back to the middle ages. Cherry bark infusions were used to fight flu and colds, and the juice for aches and arthritis.