Dried Cramp Bark (Viburnum opulus) - 100g

Dried Cramp Bark is traditionally used as a muscle relaxant and antispasmodic. It is also said to benefit menstruation cramps.

Sizes: 100g, 500g, 1kg.

USES & BENEFITS

• Muscle spasms and pain
• Good for menstrual cramps
• Useful for lower back and leg spasms and pain
• Externally can be made into poultice or cream for spasms and pain.

PREPARATION

Dried bark: 2-4g by decoction . Use three times in a day.

ACTIVE PROPERTIES

• Anti-spasmodic
• Anti-inflammatory
• Nervine
• Hypotensive
• Astringent
• Emmenagogue
• Sedative
• Relaxant
• Cardiac tonic
• Uterine relaxant

WARNINGS

• Pregnant women should not use cramp bark unless directed by a physician

• Those who are allergic to aspirin may be sensitive to cramp bark because of its salicin content.

• Cramp bark should not be taken with blood thinning medication because of the coumarin constituents in the plant and may cause you to bleed more easily.

• Cramp Bark may cause hypotension in large doses or even in average doses if given to previously hypotensive individuals.

• The bitter principle, viburnine, may cause gastroenteritis