🌳 The wild black cherry tree (Prunus serotina) has a long history of use in traditional medicine, especially in North America. Different parts of the tree — mainly the bark and berries — have been used for a variety of ailments over the centuries. Today, black cherry bark is mainly used for respiratory issues and made into a traditional 'Cherry Cough Syrup',, that we all know so well. PARTS USED • Bark (especially the inner bark): most commonly used in herbal medicine. • Fruit (berries): used i