Wild Cherry Bark

• Common Names (AKA): Wild cherry bark, black cherry, chokecherry
• Main Health Benefits:
  • Cough Relief: Acts as a natural expectorant and helps soothe coughs and bronchial irritation.
  • Respiratory Health: Supports respiratory health and can be used to ease symptoms of colds and flu.
  • Anti-Inflammatory: Contains compounds that may help reduce inflammation in the respiratory tract.
• Energetics:
  • Taste: Slightly bitter, aromatic, sour, sweet
  • Temperature: Neutral, slightly cooling.
  • Effects on the Body: Provides soothing relief for coughs and respiratory discomfort, helps reduce inflammation, and supports overall respiratory health.
• Blends Well With:
  • Herbs: Marshmallow root, slippery elm bark,  licorice root, ginger, cinnamon
  • Fruits: Lemon, honey
  • Loose Leaf Teas: Herbal blends like chamomile or peppermint for a soothing tea.
• How to Prepare:
  • Tea: 1-2 teaspoons of dried bark per cup of boiling water, steeped for 10-15minutes, up to 2 times a day. Or blend with other supporting herbs and teas.
• Known Precautions/Contraindications:
  • No known precautions
  Additional Information:  Traditionally used by Indigenous peoples in North America for its cough-relieving properties. The bark was historically used in a variety of traditional remedies
• Origin: USA

Available in 1 ounce or 2 ounce quantities.
(*organic)

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