Natural Products Dried Cramp Bark (Viburnum opulus) 100g

Natural Products Dried Cramp Bark (Viburnum opulus) 100g

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

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.

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