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Cramp bark

Botanicals / Herbs

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Viburnum opulus
Related Remedies: Black haw root

Description: Cramp bark is a tree native to Europe and United States. It is from caprifoliaceae family. Its bark is used medicinally. It may be replaced by black haw root in many applications.

Oral Uses

  • Cramps and spasms RatingRatingRating

    Cramp bark is an antispasmodic; relaxes muscles; reduces muscle cramps and spasms. Take cramp bark daily, in divided doses, for many mopnths, as suggested on the label.

  • Dysmenorrhea RatingRatingRating

    Cramp bark alleviates menstrual cramps and pain. Take cramp bark daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • General pain RatingRatingRating

    Cramp bark is an antispasmodic; relaxes muscles and reduces pain. Take cramp bark daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • General uterine conditions RatingRatingRating

    Cramp bark is a uterine relaxant. Take cramp bark daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Intestinal spasms RatingRatingRating

    Cramp bark reduces intestinal spasms. Take cramp bark daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Restless legs syndrome RatingRatingRating

    Cramp bark is an antispasmodic and calmative; reduces restlessness; alleviates symptoms. Take cramp bark daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Uterine spasms RatingRatingRating

    Cramp bark alleviates uterine spasms. Take cramp bark daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Antispasmodic RatingRatingRating

    Cramp bark is an antispasmodic; alleviates spasms. Take cramp bark daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Calmative RatingRatingRating

    Cramp bark is a calmative; it has a calming and relaxing effect. Take cramp bark daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Emmenagogue RatingRatingRating

    Cramp bark is an emmenagogue; promotes menstrual flow. Take cramp bark daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Astringent RatingRating

    Cramp bark is an astringent; reduces secretions. Take cramp bark daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Nervine RatingRating

    Cramp bark is a nervine; tones and balances nervous system. Take cramp bark daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Vasodilator RatingRating

    Cramp bark is a vasodilator; dilates blood vessels. Take cramp bark daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Estrogenic Rating

    Cramp bark is an estrogenic; it has estrogen like activity. Take cramp bark daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Recommended Dosage

Take cramp bark 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 allergy to Aspirin. During pregnancy and nursing use black haw root under the control of an experienced practitioner.

Available Forms

Cramp bark is available in capsule, tincture and bulk form.

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