Cramp Bark ( Viburnum opulus)
Other Names::
A deciduous shrub with white flowers and red berries, historically used by Native American and European herbalists as a uterine tonic and antispasmodic for menstrual cramps and smooth muscle spasms.
Energetics::
Cooling
Sedate or slow down metabolism to decrease energy production while cooling or soothing irritation and redness
Drying
Remove excess fluid from tissue, causing it to become more firm and dense, relieve conditions of dampness and sweling.
Properties::
Antispasmodic
Quick relief of pain and spasms, muscle and or gastrointestinal.
Uterine tonic
Astringent
Constriction / knitting together of body tissues - good to reduce chronic inflammation of the bowels.
Diuretic
Increase urine excretion
Ailments::
No Ailments set
Parts::
No Parts Set
Associated with ::
Uterine
Musculoskeletal