For coughs and bronchial disorders, tones the respiratory system

Description
Wild Cherry Bark is an astringent, carminative, expectorant, nervine, and cough suppressant.

From Herbal Descriptions by Truman Berst: #3195 WILD CHERRY BARK (Prunus serotina) It is best to use bark that has been collected in the fall (when the prussic acid content is highest), and some herbalists allow the bark to age before using. Its main use is for its sedative action on the respiratory nerves. This works via the prussic acid which first increases the respiration and then sedates the sensory nerves which provoke the cough reflex. It is used for coughs, asthma and other chest diseases. The other system this herb works with is the digestive system: it helps to aid digestion and is useful in the treatment of digestive weakness, including ulcers, gastritis, colitis, diarrhea, dysentery, and dyspepsia. The American Indians had numerous uses for this herb: to ease the pain of labor, diarrhea, lung problems, as an enema for hemorrhoids, and for dysentery (using the juice of ripe cherries and then fermented for one year). CAUTION: the leaves are considered to be poisonous.

Ingredients
Wild Cherry Bark, R/O Water, 12-24% Alcohol.

Methodology
Use 6-12 drops in juice, water, under the tongue or as desired. May be taken 3 times daily. Shake well. Store in cool dark place. Keep out of reach of children.

Traditional Historical Uses
For coughs and bronchial disorders, tones the respiratory system. Also aids digestion and is good for diarrhea.

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