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PRUNUS SEROTINA
Articles by a Naturopathic
Doctor ( N.D.)
The natural cough suppressant ...
Wild black cherries are small, dark and bittersweet. They are often used in baking as well as in jams and jellies and flavouring liqueurs. These deciduous tress are native to the dry woods of Eastern North America, including Nova Scotia.
The aromatic inner bark of the wild cherry tree was first used by the Native Americans to treat cough and cold. The bark was made into teas or infusions to reduce fever, control diarrhea, cure headache and ease laryngitis.
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PRUNUS SEROTINA |
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Wild Black Cherry Bark is known as Prunus Serotina |
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Prunus Serotina is also well respected for its actions against sore throat, lung ailments such as bronchitis and pneumonia, upset stomach and general malaise. You can see why attention has recently turned to the use of prunus serotina for flu prevention and treatment, as well as everyday cough and cold.
Wild cherry bark contains a glycoside called prunasin which has been found responsible for its anti-spasmodic properties. Prunasin relaxes the smooth muscle lining of the bronchioles. Its sedative effects give it great strength against irritating and persistent coughs that can prevent sleep.
There are no known safety issues with the use of wild cherry bark. It should be noted that the leaves of the wild cherry tree also contain prunasin and when damaged by frost, or drought (when they wilt) or even trampled by animals, the prunasin is broken down and releases cynaide poison. When even small amounts of the damaged leaves are eaten by humans or animals, the consequences can be deadly and symptoms can appear within minutes of ingestion. It is always best to avoid ingesting the berries when you find them in the wild, in case of unseen damage. |
PURNUS SEROTINA –
QUICK FACTS
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PARTS USED
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· Bark. |
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APPLICATIONS |
· Cough, including whooping cough and bronchitis, cold, flu and general convalescence. |
OPTIMUM
DOSAGE
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1-2 ml in tincture form , or as an infusion pour 1 cups boiling water over 1 tsp dried bark and let steep for 10-15 minutes. Follow label as directed if taking as a part of a cough syrup. |
WORKS WELL
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· Hydrastis canadensis, elderberry, echinacea. |
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IMPORTANT
INFORMATION click for products |
· There are no known safety issues or contraindications with the use of wild cherry bark. |
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