Wild Cherry Bark (prunus serotina)

Alternative Names: Black Cherry, Wild Black Cherry, Rum Cherry, Mountain Black Cherry Description: Wild cherry bark is taken by mouth for colds, whooping cough, bronchitis, and other lung problems. It is also used for diarrhea, gout, digestive disorders, pain, and cancer. It is also used in cough syrups because of its sedative, expectorant, drying, and cough-suppressing effects. Wild cherry contains chemicals that might help reduce inflammation. Precautions: People who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid wild cherry bark. It contains a chemical, prunasin, which can cause birth defects. Not enough is known about the safety of using wild cherry during breastfeeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use. Ingredients: Dried organic wild cherry bark  This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.