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Weeping cherry

Weeping cherry is a plant whose bark is used to make medicine.

Black cherry products are used for coughs, whooping cough, bronchitis and other lung problems, diarrhea, gout, indigestion, pain and cancer. They are also used in cough syrups for their soothing, expectorant and cough suppressant effects. Weeping cherry is used as a flavoring agent in foods and beverages.

How do weeping cherry products work?

Black cherry products contain chemicals that may help reduce inflammatory swelling and have a drying effect on tissue.

How effective are weeping cherry products?

There is not enough scientific data to make a statement about the effectiveness of black cherry products for coughs, colds, diarrhea, and bronchitis. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of weeping cherry products in these applications.

Safety and side effects

Black cherry products appear to be safe and harmless when used in small amounts for a short period of time. However, ingestion of large amounts can cause fatal poisoning.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and breastfeeding: It is not safe to use weeping cherry products during pregnancy as they contain a chemical called prunasin, which can cause birth defects.

Not enough is known about the safety and harmlessness of weeping cherry products during breastfeeding, so breastfeeding women should avoid weeping cherry products to be on the safe side.

Interactions

Care should be taken when combining black cherry products with the following medications:

Medications that are broken down by the liver (cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4 substrates)

Some medicines are broken down by the liver. Black cherry products can reduce the rate at which the liver breaks down certain drugs. Taking black cherry products in conjunction with medications that are broken down by the liver may increase the side effects of some medications. For this reason, it is advisable to consult your doctor before taking black cherry products if you are taking medication that is broken down by the liver.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of weeping cherry products depends on various factors such as age, state of health and others. At this time, there is insufficient scientific data to determine appropriate dosage ranges for chokecherry products. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.

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