Wild Cherry Bark

Wild Cherry Bark

Latin name: Prunus serotina 

Health Benefits of Wild Cherry Bark

Wild Cherry Bark has expectorant and mild sedative properties.  Health benefits include: 

• It is an expectorant and mild sedative properties.
• Great for respiratory problems such as colds, sore throats, and coughing. 
• It can also be useful in treating diarrhea and fevers.
• Has been used to ease pain in the early stages of labor.
• Improves digestion and promotes healthy bowel function. 

How to Use Wild Cherry Bark

• Often used in tinctures and to make a cough syrup.
• Can also be used in teas.  Best to let steep in warm water, as this herb loses many of its properties when boiled. 

Cautions and Side Effects of Wild Cherry Bark

• Not recommended for long term use.