Traditional Uses: Traditionally used by Native American tribes as an infusion or decoction to treat coughs, colds, bronchitis, whooping cough, and other respiratory ailments, as well as for diarrhea, digestive complaints, and fever.
Potential Benefits: May act as an antitussive to help suppress dry, irritating coughs and as an expectorant to promote mucus discharge, primarily due to the action of prunasin (a cyanogenic glycoside), which has a mild sedative effect on the respiratory system.
Warnings: Avoid during pregnancy (prunasin may cause birth defects) and breastfeeding; not for long-term use, as excessive doses can be toxic due to cyanogenic glycosides, with potential symptoms including headache, nausea, and respiratory distress; use only properly prepared dried bark.
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