Tag: Cherry blossoms

Recent research reveals that cherry blossom (sakura) extract contains a high concentration of polyphenol antioxidants that help combat free radicals and environmental stressors. This discovery has sparked global interest in exploring the potential answer to the question: do cherry blossoms have health benefits beyond their visual appeal?

While raw cherry blossoms contain small amounts of toxic cyanogenic compounds, these flowers have been a culinary tradition in Japan for centuries, where they are carefully prepared to be edible. The preparation methods, such as pickling, neutralize the harmful compounds, allowing for safe consumption.