Scientific Name: Prunus Serotina
Origin: United States
AKA: Wild Cherry Bark, Virginia Prune Bark
Parts Used: Bark
Active Compounds: Benzaldehyde, Prunasin, Eudesmic acid, Tannins, Coumarins
Background: Wild cherry bark was once used by women of the Cherokee tribe. It became more widely used when Europeans caught on to its properties in the 1800s.
Description: Wild cherry is a tree that is native to North America. The bark is stripped during the summer and fall.
Safety: Large doses can become toxic. Consult your health care provider before beginning use of any herb.
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