Description:

Other names:

Black Cherry, Black Choke, Cerezo Silvestre, Cerisier à Grappes, Cerisier d'Automne, Cerisier de Virginie, Cerisier Noir, Cerisier Sauvage, Cerisier Tardif, Choke Cherry, Prunier d'Automne, Prunus serotina, Prunus virginiana, Rum Cherry Bark, Virginian Prune, Wild Black Cherry.

About wild cherry bark:

1. Traditional Use: employed wild cherry bark for various purposes, particularly to address respiratory issues and coughs.

2. Cough Relief: Wild cherry bark is often used as an expectorant, helping to promote the clearance of mucus from the respiratory tract. It is a common ingredient in herbal cough syrups and lozenges.

3. Antitussive Properties: It is believed to have antitussive (cough-suppressant) properties, making it useful for soothing coughs.

4. Astringent Qualities: Wild cherry bark is considered to have astringent properties, which means it may help tighten and tone tissues. This quality could be beneficial for conditions such as diarrhea.

5. Flavoring Agent: In addition to its potential medicinal uses, wild cherry bark is sometimes used as a flavoring agent in herbal teas and other preparations.