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