Cramp bark

Viburnum opulus

The name of this plant reflects its main medicinal action as a muscle relaxant. It was used by Native Americans for mumps and other swellings.  The stem bark is sedative and antispasmodic. It reduces muscle cramps and intestinal spasms. Useful in physical and emotional tensions, relaxes the cardiovascular system in high blood pressure, eases constipation caused by tension.  

Indications : Menopause, painful menstruation, post-partum pain, physical and nervous tension, hypertension, constipation of nervous origin, colicky conditions of the intestines, gallbladder or urinary system.

Can be found in the following preparations of The Root of Life :

Devil’s Claw and Cat’s Claw in tablets