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Benzaldehyde
Mechanism proposed but not definitively proven in humans; traditional use supports efficacyMechanism of Action
Likely acts through reflex suppression of cough response; may cause direct smooth muscle relaxation in airway tissue
Research Notes
Wild Cherry BarkWestern
Proposed primary active compound in wild cherry bark cough suppression. Limited human research; mechanism inferred from traditional use patterns and chemical structure. Animal models suggest potential CNS effects on cough reflex centers.
Found In 1 Herb
3D Molecular Structure
Aromatic aldehyde volatile
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Benzaldehyde
Aromatic aldehyde volatileBioactive phytochemical with therapeutic properties
Representative pattern: C₄H₂NO
Atoms
Carbon
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Hydrogen
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