The cherry stem is known for its draining effect and its detoxifying properties. Its benefits are due to its composition of natural active ingredients, including potassium salts and polyphenols, which give it a diuretic and depurative action. Contributing to the drainage and detoxification of the body, cherry stems are also of therapeutic interest to combat weight gain and certain urinary disorders.

However, the composition of the cherry stem varies depending on the species of cherry trees. In herbal medicine, it is mainly the stem of the morello cherry that is used. Also called sour cherry stem or sour cherry stem. It can also be combined with other natural active ingredients in the form of plant complexes.