Wild Cherry is cool, dry and relaxing and has an affinity for the respiratory system. This means Cherry can help with overly active (excited) spasming (tense) lungs. Cherry eases so many kinds of coughs: lingering coughs, wracking coughs, coughs that keep you up at night, dry hectic coughs, irritation in the respiratory tract, unproductive coughs, coughs that disrupt sleep, and coughs associated with hot weather.

One topic that frequently sparks confusion and concern is the presence of cyanogenic glycosides in herbs (trees, specifically) from the rose family: plants like cherry bark, peach leaf, apricot kernel, and hawthorn seed. The word cyanide understandably sets off alarm bells. But in traditional herbal practice, these herbs are not only safe, they're highly valued for their calming, cooling, and antispasmodic effects, especially in the lungs and digestive system.