Cramp Bark is a deciduous shrub known botanically as Viburnum opulus, belonging to the Honeysuckl...
Cramp Bark is a deciduous shrub known botanically as Viburnum opulus, belonging to the Honeysuckle family. It's also commonly known as “kalyna”, "guelder rose", "snowball tree", "water elder", and "European cranberrybush". It grows up to 4 meters in height.
Parts Used: Bark
Certified Organic
Country of Origin: Croatia
Uses and Benefits:
- Women’s Health
- Pain Management
- Inflammation
Cramp Bark is the source of:
- Vitamin C
- Coumarins
- Calcium
- Iron
- Magnesium
- Manganese
Traditional Uses:
Cramp Bark was traditionally used by Native Americans for its beneficial properties. The Meskwaki tribe, for example, appreciated Cramp Bark for its ability to reduce back pain. In addition, during the 19th century, followers of Eclectic medicine believed that Cramp Bark was useful for digestive health.
Modern Studies:
Nowadays, Cramp Bark is mainly known as a natural remedy for women's problems. Due to its ability to relax muscles, Cramp Bark is considered to be beneficial for pain management, including leg or back pain as a result of physical exercise. In addition, the herb is used to cope with inflammation.
Fun Fact
Cramp Bark is considered to be one of the national symbols of Ukraine, where it is known as Kalyna.
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