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Scientific Name: Prunus serotina
AKA: Virginia Prune Bark
Medicinal Properties
Wild cherry bark is primarily used to treat cough and cold symptoms. Wild cherry is often used to thin
mucous and relax the muscles of the chest. Wild cherry bark can be used to treat diarrhea. Wild cherry
can be used to treat irritable bowel syndrome.
Magickal Properties
Love, Divination
Did You Know? (Background)
Wild cherry bark was once used by women of the Cherokee tribe during childbirth. It reduced the pain
from contractions. It was also used to treat upper respiratory problems, diarrhea, and even
hemorrhoids. It became more widely used when Europeans caught on to its properties in the 1800s. It
was once an important part of most cough syrups. Now it is used to treat upper respiratory problems
and some digestive problems.
Safety
Large doses can become toxic
AKA: Virginia Prune Bark
Medicinal Properties
Wild cherry bark is primarily used to treat cough and cold symptoms. Wild cherry is often used to thin
mucous and relax the muscles of the chest. Wild cherry bark can be used to treat diarrhea. Wild cherry
can be used to treat irritable bowel syndrome.
Magickal Properties
Love, Divination
Did You Know? (Background)
Wild cherry bark was once used by women of the Cherokee tribe during childbirth. It reduced the pain
from contractions. It was also used to treat upper respiratory problems, diarrhea, and even
hemorrhoids. It became more widely used when Europeans caught on to its properties in the 1800s. It
was once an important part of most cough syrups. Now it is used to treat upper respiratory problems
and some digestive problems.
Safety
Large doses can become toxic
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