Research Progress on the Development and Utilization of Cerasus humilis(Bge.)Sok

Cerasus humilis(Bge.)Sok is a small shrub of the genus Rosaceae. It is a unique wild fruit species in China. It is distributed in Heilongjiang,Inner Mongolia,Shandong and other places in China. Because of its high calcium content,it also named"calcium fruit". Cerasus humilis(Bge.)Sok plant has large stems and can be used as feed for cattle and sheep. Cerasus humilis(Bge.)Sok fruit is rich in nutrients,among which minerals(Ca,Fe),vitamins(V_C,V_b,and others),polyphenols,amino acids and unsaturated fatty acids are higher than common fruits. Cerasus humilis(Bge.)Sok kernel can be squeezed oil and used as medicine with a variety of effects(an antitussive and asthma,immune regulation,anti-cardiovas cular disease and others). The development and utilization status of Cerasus humilis(Bge.)Sok andits kernel were reviewed,and the problems and solutions in the development and utilization of Cerasus humilis(Bge.)Sok were explored in this study,and the forecasts of its development trend was also made. This provides a reference and theoretical basis for the comprehensive development and utilization of Cerasus humilis(Bge.)Sok.