< CHERRY >

prunus cerasus

action blood cleanser, cyanogenetic, diuretic, febrifuge, pectoral, sedative

common name atlantic ninebark, cherry, sour cherry

contains vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin P

family rosaceae

indigenous use cherokee

range chile, europe, gateway national recreation area, great smoky mountains national park, haiti, harpers ferry national historic park, hawaii volcanoes national park, iraq, kurdistan, nez perce national historic park, ozark ns riverways, petersburg national battlefield, shenandoah national park, turkey, us

use liqueur, tea

used to treat cancer (nose), common cold, cough, diarrhea, fever, gastro-intestinal disturbances, mouth ailments, renitis, skin ailments, throat ailments, tumor, women's ailments
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Cherry Bark is one of the key ingredients in any cough syrup mixture. The pits contain vitamin B17.