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Information about the herb Wild Cherry
Prunus serotina , also known as Black Choke is part of the Rosaceae plant family. Wild Cherry grows throughout
North America from Nova Scotia to Florida and as far west as the Dakotas and
Arizona in moist areas.
Botanical Name: Prunus serotina
Plant Family: Rosaceae
Common Names: Black Choke, Black Cherry, Cerasus serotina, Choke Cherry, Loisel, Rum Cherry, Virginian Prune,
History: Native American Indians had many uses for this herb:
- to ease pain during labor
- for diarrhea
- for lung problems
Plant Constituents of Wild Cherry
Contains:
- calcium salts
- fatty matter
- gallic acid
- iron salts
- lignin
- potassium salts
- red coloring
- resin
- starch
- tannin
- volatile oil, associated with hydrocyanic acid
Action:
- astringent [a binding agent that contracts organic tissue, reducing secretions or discharges of mucous and fluid from the body]
- expectorant [an agent that promotes the discharge of mucous and secretions from the respiratory passages]
- pectoral [remedy for pulmonary or other lung and chest diseases]
- sedative [a soothing agent that reduces nervousness, distress or irritation]
- stomachic [an agent that strengthens, stimulates or tones the stomach]
- tonic [an agent that tones, strengthens and invigorates organs or the entire organism giving a feeling of well-being]
Medicinal Parts Used: Bark
Wild Cherry Bark is used for:
Gastrointestinal Conditions
- dyspepsia
Inflammatory Conditions
- catarrhal affections
Respiratory Conditions
- all illnesses related to lung congestion, safe to use even for children
- bronchitis
- consumption
- hacking cough
- nervous cough
- whooping cough
Other
- convalescence from fevers
Dosage:
Recommended dosage is as follows:
- 15-30mL per week of 1:2 fluid extract
Drug Interactions:
Do not use Wild Cherry without first talking to your practitioner or healthcare provider if you are taking any of the following medications:
- None indicated
Global Herbal Supplies has Wild Cherry available in the following forms:
Information given by our website is provided for informational purposes and is not meant to substitute for the advice provided by a physician or other medical professionals. You should not use the information given for diagnosing a health problem or disease. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, promptly contact your health care provider. The above information is just a guide to general circumstances and in no way should it contradict the advice that you have been given by your naturopath, medical doctor or specialist.
