Cramp Bark - Viburnum Opulus ( Caprifoliaceae )
Primary medicinal use is to relieve Cramps and other conditions such as Colic or painful Menstruation, causes by over-contraction of muscles.
Cramp Bark is effective at relieving any over-tense muscle, whether smooth muscle in the Intestines, Airways or Uterus, or striated muscle (attached to the skeleton) in the Limbs or Back. It can be taken internally.
The herb also treats symptoms arising from excess Muscle Tension, including Breathing difficulties in Asthma, and Menstrual pain caused by excessive contraction of the Uterus.
For Night Cramps and Back Pain, Lobelia is often mixed with Cramp Bark.
The herb also relieves Constipation, Colic and Irritable Bowel Syndrome, as well as the physical symptoms of Nervous Tension.
In some cases of Arthitis, where Joint weakness and Pain have caused muscles to contract until they are almost rigid, Cramp Bark can bring remarkable relief. As the muscles relax, blood flow to the area improves, waste products such as Lactic Acid are removed and normal function can return.
Cramp Bark is commonly used in treatments for High Blood Pressure and other Circulatory conditions.
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