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The Vitamin Update

Wild Cherry

(Prunus Serotina)

What is it?

The bark of this plant is the part that is used medicinally. Wild cherry has anti-tussive, expectorant, astringent, nervine and anti-spasmodic properties.

What it does in the body

Wild cherry is used to treat irritating, nervous and continuous coughs. It can be of value in the treatment of whooping cough and bronchitis.