HerbWild Cherry
Traditional uses for cough and respiratory issues are well-documented, but modern human evidence supporting these claims is limited.
Benefits
- Antispasmodic
- sedative
- astringent
- expectorant
- traditionally used to soothe irritating coughs and support respiratory health.
Key compounds
Cyanogenic glycosides (prunasin)polyphenolsterpenestocopherolsvitamins
May help with
- Historically used by Native Americans and in European herbal traditions as a cough suppressant
- expectorant
- and respiratory aid for irritating coughs
- bronchitis
- and asthma.
Best for these goals
Antispasmodicsedativeastringentexpectoranttraditionally used to soothe irritating coughs and support respiratory health.
How to use it
Tea, tincture, syrup
Evidence level
Traditional
Cautions & interactions
Should not be used during pregnancy due to cyanogenic glycosides. Potential toxicity in large amounts. Use with caution in children. | Interactions: No major interactions documented; use standard caution. Contains cyanogenic glycosides, potentially toxic in large amounts.
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