| Scientific: | Prunus serotina |
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| Other: | Wild black cherry, Choke Cherry |
| Family: | Rosaceae |
| Synonym: | Prunus virginiana |
Respiratory
• dry, unproductive cough
• spasmodic cough
• paroxysmal cough
• whooping cough (pertussis )
• Antitussive
• Cough Suppressant
• Cyanogenic Glycosides (E.g. Prunasin) • Bark
• Tannins
• Resins
• Volatile Oils
• Tincture (1:5 in 40% EtOH): 1 ml tid
High doses: Avoid use.
Long-term use: Avoid use.
Toxicity: Cyanide poisoning due to the presence of cyanogenic glycosides. Symptoms include fatigue, drowsiness, diarrhea, nausea, convulsions, paralysis, death.
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