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Compiled from 4 PubMed articles · model: gemma4:31b
Summary
Cherry stalk (Cerasus avium) has been shown to possess mild diuretic activity in healthy volunteers [PMID:19783515].
Background
Cherry stalk refers to the stalks of the sweet cherry plant, Cerasus avium [PMID:19783515].
Active compounds
Sweet cherry stalks contain cellulosic fibrils from which nanocrystalline cellulose can be synthesized [PMID:40876154].
Clinical evidence
Evidence BDiuresis
Administration of 2.0 grams of powdered cherry stalk increased mean urine volume and the concentration of urinary calcium, sodium, and chloride, while urine potassium and osmolality remained unchanged [PMID:19783515].
Safety & adverse effects
No adverse reactions were observed in a study of 13 healthy volunteers receiving 2.0 grams of powdered cherry stalk [PMID:19783515].
Dosage & administration
A dose of 2.0 grams of powdered plant administered via capsules was used in a clinical evaluation [PMID:19783515]. Consult a healthcare provider.
Evidence summary
The evidence is limited to a single small-scale randomized controlled trial demonstrating mild diuretic effects.
PubMed sources
- 1.PMID: 19783515 (2009) — Diuretic effect of powdered Cerasus avium (cherry) tails on healthy volunteers. · Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences
- 2.PMID: 40876154 (2025) — Sweet cherry stalks to nanocrystalline cellulose: Synthesis, characterization, and stabilization of insect oil/water Pickering emulsions. · Food chemistry