Common Name Standardized: black cherryOther: wild black cherry Botanical Name Prunus serotina Ehrh.Plant Family: Rosaceae Overview IntroductionFrom ancient times the cherry has been associated with virginity, the redcolored fruit with the enclosed seed symbolizing the uterus. Buddhism teachesthat Maya, the virgin mother of Buddha, was supported by a holy cherry treeduring her pregnancy. In Danish folklore, a good crop of cherries was insuredby having the first ripe fruit eaten by a woman shortly after her first childwas born. Many myths used cherries as symbols of both education andconcealment.ConstituentsAcetylcholine, HCN, kaempferol, p-coumaric acid, prunasin, quercetin,scopoletin, tannins.Parts UsedDried bark.Typical PreparationsMost commonly found in Syrup formulas, however it may be administered as atea or extract. Precautions Specific: No known precautions.General: We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications. For educational purposes only. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.,RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp*05e54c%3E-159167fc7b6-0x11c-->