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SCIENTIFIC NAME:
Prunus Serotina
AKA:
Rum Cherry, Virginian
Prune, Black Cherry
ORIGIN:
North America
CIRCA:
1500's
TYPE OF PLANT:
Flowering
Plant
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS:
Prunasin, Volatile Oil, Coumarins, Benzoic Acid, Gallitannins, Beta
Carotene, Vitamin A
ABOUT:
Generally used as a
Pain Reliever, Wild Cherry's most popular claim to fame is that this
herb is well known to break down and expel Kidney Stones. Wild
Cherry contains Beta Carotene and Vitamin A. Long valued as a
treatment against Colds, Coughs, and Diarrhea, it is also used in
the treatment of Lung Ailments, in particular, the treatment of
Whooping Cough, Bronchitis, Pneumonia and other similar disorders.
Herbalist today recommend Wild Cherry for Respiratory Ailments such
as coughs, Colds and Bronchitis, and consider it effective for its
calming effect, relieving Anxiety, Stress, and Sleeplessness.
BENEFITS:
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