Cramp Bark
Viburnum opulus
“Orally, cramp bark is used to relieve cramps, including muscle spasms, menstrual cramps, and cramps during pregnancy. It is also used orally as a kidney stimulant in painful or spasmodic urinary conditions, cancer, hysteria, infection, nervous disorders, scurvy, and uteritis. Cramp bark is also used as a diuretic, emetic, purgative, and sedative.”
- http://naturaldatabase.therapeuticresearch.com/nd/Search.aspx?cs=NONMP&s=ND&pt=100&id=746&ds=&lang=0
“Cramp bark is highly regarded as an antispasmodic agent. It is considered one of the best female regulators and relaxants of the ovaries and uterus, and is highly effective in preventing abortions caused by nervous affections (stress) during pregnancy. Cramp bark will speedily quiet the uneasiness and relieve the pains of uterine and abdominal cramps and is a remedy for nervous disorders and spasms of all kinds.”
- School of Natural Healing
