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Wild Cherry Bark

General Information

OTHER NAMES: Prunis serotine, chokecherry


HISTORY: Used for several hundred years by Indigenous people for medicinal purposes


PROPERTIES: Antihelminthic, antibacterial, antiviral, anticancer, expectorant, decongestant, antiinflammatory

Considered Uses

Respiratory: Cough, bronchitis, tuberculosis (TB) symptoms, asthma, runny nose, whooping colds, laryngitis


Gastrointestinal: Indigestion, diarrhea, gas, bloating, colitis


Genitourinary: Menstrual cramps


Musculoskeletal: Muscle aches, gout


Neurologic: Headaches


Skin: Rash, psoriasis, acne, eczema


Mental Health: Sedative properties, stress, anxiety


Cholesterol: My help lower


Immunity: Helps increase immunity


Cancer: Possibly helps protect against cancer


Infectious Disease: May help inhibit TB


Other: Supplies minerals: calcium, magnesium, zinc


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SIDE EFFECTS: None noted other than if taken in large amounts (see below)


CONTRAINDICATIONS: Large amounts or long-term use may be deadly, possible interactions with medications metabolized by the P450 CYP3A4 enzymes


FORMS: Tea, Syrups, extracts, capsules, creams, tinctures


RECOMMENDED BRANDS

No available recommended brands at this time


DOSAGE: As directed


*Disclaimer: The material above is for informational purposes only. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure a condition. The uses listed above are tentative; some have or are undergoing research trials, but many are not FDA-approved. It is essential that you investigate these supplements further before deciding to use them. Check interactions and contraindications on sites like Drugs.com or WebMD. Do not attempt to treat a serious condition like liver, kidney problems, high blood pressure, heart, cancer, diabetes, or thyroid issues without discussing it with a healthcare provider first. If you are pregnant or nursing a baby, please do not use supplements without discussing it with your healthcare provider.

Wild Cherry Bark

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*Disclaimer: The material above is for informational purposes only. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure a condition. The uses listed above are tentative; some have or are undergoing research trials, but many are not FDA-approved. It is essential that you investigate these supplements further before deciding to use them. Check interactions and contraindications on sites like Drugs.com or WebMD. Do not attempt to treat a serious condition like liver, kidney problems, high blood pressure, heart, cancer, diabetes, or thyroid issues without discussing it with a healthcare provider first. If you are pregnant, do not use supplements without discussing it with your healthcare provider.

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