Cramp Bark
Cramp Bark (Viburnum opulus)*
Cramp bark is used traditionally to relieve menstrual cramps and muscle spasms due to its antispasmodic properties.
Additional Info:
- Common Names (AKA): Guelder Rose
- Main Health Benefits:
- Menstrual Health: Eases menstrual cramps and uterine discomfort.
- Muscle Relaxation: Helps relieve muscle spasms and cramps.
- Anti-inflammatory: Reduces inflammation and supports overall comfort.
- Energetics:
- Taste: Bitter, Acrid
- Temperature: Cooling, Drying
- Effect on the Body: Relaxing, antispasmodic
- Blends Well With:
- Herbs: Red clover, ginger, and peppermint
- Fruits: Apples and berries
- Teas: Rooibos or herbal teas (for a soothing, calming blend)
- How to Prepare:
- Tea: 1-2 teaspoons of dried bark per cup of boiling water, steeped for 10-15 minutes, up to 2 times a day. Or blend with other supporting herbs to create your own tea or tisane.
- Known Precautions/Contraindications:
- Allergies: No known precautions, generally speaking. However, there is debate among herbalists that include: avoid use with aspirin allergies and with use of blood thinners. It may also lower blood pressure.
- Pregnancy: Use only under supervision and direction of a qualified healthcare provider that is trained in the use of herbs.
- Additional Information: Cramp bark has been used in various traditional medicine systems for its antispasmodic properties. It was historically valued for its role in alleviating menstrual cramps and other types of muscle spasms. It is often included in herbal formulas for women's health and muscle relaxation, reflecting its longstanding use in traditional remedies.
- Origin: Croatia
Available in 1 ounce or 2 ounce quantities.
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