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Wild Cherry Bark

10/22/2014

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Wild Cherry Trees (Prunus serotina) are present in large groves; in many areas of the United States and Canada. It is a  member of the rose family. It grows 50 to 80 feet high and is 2 to 4 feet in diameter. It's used to treat coughs, colds, diarrhea, fevers, bronchitis, sore throat, whooping cough, asthma, nausea, high blood pressure, and many other ailments. It helps reduce inflammation, is a expectorant, relieves spasms in smooth muscle which makes it anti-spasmodic, and is astringent. For many centuries, apothecaries have used wild cherry bark because of it's medicinal value. Nicholas Culpeper, the 17th century herbalist wrote, “The gum of the cherry tree dissolved in wine is good for colds and hoarseness of the throat; mends the color of the face, sharpens the eyesight and provokes appetite.”  Native Americans have used it historically, to treat diarrhea and lung ailments.

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    My name is Dawn Durow. I am a Professional Herbalist. I have a passion for natural healing and using herbs for health and wellness. I use locally grown, wild crafted and organic herbs in my practice.

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