Wild Cherry Bark and Wild Cherry Bark Extract.
Article Content:
- .Basic Info of Black Cherry or Prunus serotina.
- .Plant Description and Part Introduction.
- .Cherry Tree Classfication.
- .Phytochemicals and Constituents of Cherry Bark.
- .Common Uses and applications of Wild Cherry Bark.
- .Mechanisms and Pharmacology of Cherry Bark.
- .Common Uses of Wild Cherry Parts.
- .History and Legend of Cherry Tree.
- .History of Cherry:Buddhism and Symbols of virginity.
- .Suggestions And Administration.
- .Research Update:Prunus serotina,Cherry Bark,Cherry Fruit.
History of Cherry:Buddhism and Symbols of virginity.
Loquat,Cherry Respiratory Combinations:
In traditional Chinese herbalism, the loquat leaf has been used in teas and syrups to support clear lungs. Planetary Herbals combines the benefits of loquat with herbal extracts from worldwide sources for a powerful, effective, and soothing respiratory tonic. Loquat extract is combined with two American botanicals, slippery elm bark and wild cherry bark, plus a number of Eastern herbal extracts.
Slippery elm bark has been used in North America for centuries, by Native Americans and early pioneers. Slippery elm forms a soothing coating over delicate membrane linings. Wild cherry bark also has a long American history, as a root beer ingredient and a botanical used to maintain healthy mucous surfaces. Loquat Respiratory Syrup also contains licorice root, valued by traditional herbalists for its soothing demulcent and mucilaginous properties.
Loquat,Cherry Respiratory Combinations Wild Cherry Bark,Echinacea, North America's renowned winter-time treasure, which supports internal defenses.
Dosage:
Infusion: pour a cup of boiling water onto l teaspoonful of the dried bark and leave to infuse for l0-l5 minutes. This should be drunk three times a day. Tincture: take l-2 ml of the tincture three times a day.
Syrup, B.P. and U.S.P., 1 to 4 drachms. Tincture, B.P., 1/2 to 1 drachm. Infusion, U.S.P., 2 oz. Fluid extract, 1/2 to 1 drachm. Prunin, 1 to 3 grains.
Supplement Facts Serving Size: 2 mL Amount Per Serving % Daily Value Wild Cherry Bark (Prunus serotina) 333 mg/ml Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1-2 mls up to 3X daily. Measure in Easy-Dose? Dropper and put directly in mouth, in water, juice or mix with warm water to make a tea. Use in conjunction with a healthy dietary and lifestyle plan.
Period: Not for long-term use; do not exceed recommended dose of 2.0-4.0 grams
Preparations:
Bark is collected in the autumn by carefully stripping away small sections. The outer wild cherry bark is then removed and the lighter colored, reddish interior cortex is dried, but not in direct sunlight. Once thoroughly dried, it must be stored in airtight containers away from light. Because it deteriorates so rapidly, it is more beneficial if used when still fresh and must be newly collected each year. The fragments of inner bark crush easily to make a powder. This powdered cherry bark can then be dissolved in either alcohol or water. A cough remedy is made by dissolving 4 oz (113 g) of the bark in 4 oz (120 ml) of water for several hours. The solution is then strained, and honey is added to sweeten to taste. Boiling cherry bark is not recommended since this decreases the medicinal properties. Cherry bark can also be used to make a tincture and lozenges.
Cautions and Warnings:
Prunasin is a cyanogenetic glycoside also known as Laetrile or vitamin B15. It is toxic in high doses. It is also found in many fruit seed and bitter almonds.
Caution: If you have or suspect a medical condition exists, seek advice of a healthcare professional before using this product. Keep out of reach of children. Disclaimers: This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Precautions: Coughing is a normal and helpful reaction to airway or lung irritation. It is designed to expel harmful substances (such as excess phlegm or irritants) from the lungs. Suppressing a cough, then, can actually prevent or postpone recovery. It is persistent coughing that needs treatment. It is also important for potential users to remembered that a cough is merely a symptom of some other illness, as are digestive problems. Wild cherry bark preparations should not be taken for an extended period of time. They should be used for temporary relief only of symptoms. A doctor should be consulted for persistent cough or digestive problems.
All stone fruits (cherries, apples, apricots, peaches, plums, pears) contain very low levels of hydrogen cyanide in their bark and pits. The concentration is low enough to be considered therapeutic, but don't take the whole bottle all at once! Not recommended for small children, nursing mothers, pregnant women, or people with severe kidney or liver disease. Not recommended for long term use.
Side Effects: Wild cherry bark preparations can cause sedation, especially if recommended dosage is exceeded.
Contraindications: Cherry seeds are toxic due to thier high content of hydrocyanic acid and should not be eaten. Bark is toxic in large doses. Do not boil bark, but simply steep in hot water. It may cause drowsiness. Though it helps coughs, it does not treat infection which may be causing the cough. Do not use during severe infection. Avoid using the leaves internally.Pregnant and nursing women should not use Cherry Bark, nor should people who are being treated for hypotension. The leaves and fruit pits contain poisonous hydrocyanic acid and should never be ingested.
Warnings:
Please be aware that there are some precautions to be informed about if you plan to experiment with Wild Cherry for consumption.I use the juice freely and the small quantities of syrup my family uses are well within safety guidelines:
Never eat or make tea from the leaves. The leaves contain cyanide and can be deadly poisonous to humans and livestock.
Cherry pits also contain cyanide. There are rumors of children dying from eating too many cherry pits. ( I do not pit the wild cherries before steaming them and have never experienced any adverse reactions and I love Wild Cherry juice.)
Cherry bark contains cyanide also in the form of "cyogenic glycoside".This is one of the active ingredients in the bark that acts medicinally to provide symptom relief. Just as beneficial drugs can be dangerous if misused, so too can some of our stronger herbal medicines.
Do not consume large quantities of Cherry bark preparations, be sensible with dosage.
Be confident in your ability to home-treat children. I have no qualms about administering my cough syrups to my children but someone who is overly nervous or suspicious of herbal remedies will probably not find comfort or peace in using them.
Do not confuse Wild Cherries with the poisonous Buckthorn, which is also common in these parts. A careless person or child could mistake the black Buckthorn berries for cherries, a toxic mistake. Buckthorn berries have multiple seeds in them, while cherries have one solid pit.
Toxicity and Preventions:
This bark of this herb has a strong traditional use as a cough remedy, as well as other non-lung related conditions. Wild cherry is often found in cough syrups because of its antitussive, sedative, astringent and expectorant effects.Interestingly, the widespread use of cherry in cough formulas has not led to any clinical trials looking at its effects. It is thought that the main active ingredients in the herb are the cyanogenic glycosides; these compounds yield two toxic compounds, hydrocyanic acid and benzaldehyde. Because of this, chronic use of the herb is not encouraged, however wild cherry bark has status as a 'Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS)' compound by the FDA. In addition, there are no known reports of poisoning from wild cherry bark. Wild cherry is most useful for dry hacking coughs that occur at the tail end of an acute infection or bronchitis, when the cough is more bothersome, prevents sleep and not assisting with removal of mucus.
Known Hazards: The seeds and leaves of this species contain high quantities of hydrogen cyanide, a poison that gives almonds their characteristic flavor. This toxin is readily detected by its bitter taste. Usually present in too small a quantity to do any harm, any very bitter seed or fruit should not be eaten. In small quantities, hydrogen cyanide has been shown to stimulate respiration and improve digestion, it is also claimed to be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. In excess, however, it can cause respiratory failure and even death.
Although no specific mention has been seen for this species, it belongs to a genus where most, if not all members of the genus produce hydrogen cyanide, a poison that gives almonds their characteristic flavour. This toxin is found mainly in the leaves and seed and is readily detected by its bitter taste. It is usually present in too small a quantity to do any harm but any very bitter seed or fruit should not be eaten. In small quantities, hydrogen cyanide has been shown to stimulate respiration and improve digestion, it is also claimed to be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. In excess, however, it can cause respiratory failure and even death.
Conditions of Poisoning: Wild cherries contain the glucoside amygdalin, which, by a series of chemical changes, is converted to hydrocyanic acid. This acid is formed very rapidly in wilted or bruised leaves, particularly those on young tender shoots. Most cases of poisoning occur when animals have access to wilted leaves on branches blown down during wind or hail storms, or branches that have been clipped or pruned.
Symptoms: Symptoms may develop very rapidly after an animal has eaten wilted wild cherry leaves. The poisoned animal becomes uneasy, staggers, and has convulsions. Breathing will be very difficult and the mucous membranes become blue. Death may come so quickly that the animal will be found near the wilted leaves or tree.
Treatment: If the condition is diagnosed in time, intravenous injection of sodium thiosulfate and sodium nitrite will save the animal. Calcium dextrose may be helpful. In most cases the animal will be dead before a veterinarian can be called.
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