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Wild Cherry

Also indexed as:Cherry (Wild), Prunus serotina
Wild Cherry: Main Image© Steven Foster
Botanical names:
Prunus serotina

Parts Used & Where Grown

Although native to North America, wild cherry trees now grow in many other countries. The bark of the wild cherry tree is used for medicinal preparations.

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This supplement has been used in connection with the following health conditions:

Used for AmountWhy
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Refer to label instructions 1 star[1 star]
Wild cherry bark is used traditionally to promote mucus discharge.
Cough
Refer to label instructions 1 star[1 star]
There is a long tradition of using wild cherry syrups to treat coughs.

Traditional Use (May Not Be Supported by Scientific Studies)

Wild cherry syrup has been used traditionally by herbalists to treat coughs and other lung problems. It has also been used to treat diarrhea and to relieve pain.1

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