Is cherries' property cold or hot?
Jan 06, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, cherries are neither cold-natured nor hot-natured fruits; rather, they are considered warm-natured fruits. Warm-natured foods generally have a nourishing and warming effect, helping to alleviate cold conditions in the body. People with spleen and stomach deficiencies characterized by coldness can benefit from moderate consumption of cherries, as it may help improve the cold-deficient state of the gastrointestinal tract and, to some extent, relieve symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea caused by excessive consumption of raw and cold foods.
Generally speaking, cherries are neither cold-natured nor hot-natured fruits; they are considered warm-natured. The detailed analysis is as follows:
In traditional Chinese medicine, cherries are categorized as warm-natured fruits. They have a sweet and sour taste, and possess functions such as invigorating the middle jiao (digestive system), benefiting qi, expelling wind, and relieving dampness. Cherries have a mild warming and nourishing effect, which can help alleviate cold conditions in the body. People with deficiency-cold in the spleen and stomach can moderately consume cherries to improve gastrointestinal cold deficiency, and to some extent, relieve symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea caused by excessive consumption of raw and cold foods.
In addition, cherries are rich in iron, which helps in the synthesis of hemoglobin. Individuals with anemia or qi and blood deficiency may benefit from moderate cherry consumption. The warm nature of cherries can also promote smoother circulation of qi and blood, preventing conditions caused by cold-induced stagnation of qi and blood.
Although cherries are warm-natured fruits, they should not be consumed in excess. Cherries have a relatively high sugar content, and overconsumption may lead to elevated blood sugar levels and oral health issues. It is recommended in daily life to consume them in moderation according to individual body constitution.
