Description
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
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