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Black haw root

Botanicals / Herbs

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Viburnum prunifolium
Related Remedies: Cramp bark

Description: Black haw is a shrub native to United States. It is from caprifoliaceae family. Its stem and root bark is used medicinally. It may be replaced by cramp bark in many applications.

Oral Uses

  • Dysmenorrhea RatingRatingRating

    Black haw root alleviates menstrual cramps and pain. Take black haw root daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • False labor RatingRatingRating

    Black haw root reduces false labor and false labor pain. Take black haw root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label. During pregnancy use black haw root under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • General uterine conditions RatingRatingRating

    Black haw root is a uterine relaxant. Take black haw root daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Miscarriage prevention RatingRatingRating

    Black haw root helps to prevent miscarriage. Take black haw root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label. During pregnancy use black haw root under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • Uterine spasms RatingRatingRating

    Black haw root alleviates uterine spasms. Take black haw root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Cramps and spasms RatingRating

    Black haw root is an antispasmodic; relaxes muscles; reduces muscle cramps and spasms. Take black haw root daily, in divided doses, for many mopnths, as suggested on the label.

  • Endometriosis RatingRating

    Black haw root improves hormonal balance; alleviates pain. Take black haw root daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Antispasmodic RatingRatingRating

    Black haw root is an antispasmodic; alleviates spasms. Take black haw root daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Vasodilator RatingRatingRating

    Black haw root is a vasodilator; dilates blood vessels. Take black haw root daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Astringent RatingRating

    Black haw root is an astringent; reduces secretions. Take black haw root daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Calmative RatingRating

    Black haw root is a calmative; it has a calming and relaxing effect. Take black haw root daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Emmenagogue RatingRating

    Black haw root is an emmenagogue; promotes menstrual flow. Take black haw root daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Female sexual tonic RatingRating

    Black haw root is a female sexual tonic; strengthens female sexual organs. Take black haw root daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Estrogenic Rating

    Black haw root is an estrogenic; it has estrogen like activity. Take black haw root daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Recommended Dosage

Take black haw root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Cautions & Side Effects

There are no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. Do not use black haw root if you have kidney stones or have allergy to Aspirin. During pregnancy and nursing use black haw root under the control of an experienced practitioner.

Available Forms

Black haw root is available in capsule, tincture and bulk form.

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