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Scientific Name: Viburnum opulus
AKA: Guelder Rose
Medicinal Properties
Cramp Bark is most commonly used to relieve muscle tension and pain. Cramp bark is effective
with relief to muscles of the airways, uterus, intestines, and the skeletal muscles of the back and
the limbs.
Cramp bark can relieve high blood pressure and is also used to treat other problems with the
circulatory system. Cramp bark can be used to alleviate pain from arthritis that is related to
muscle tension. Often arthritic pain is a result of muscles being pulled too tightly. Cramp bark
helps lactic acid to be removed from muscle tissue, allowing the cramp to end and pain to go
with it.
Magickal Properties
Healing
Did You Know? (Background)
Cramp bark is native to North America and Europe. It has been used by American Indians as a
remedy for thousands of years. In Penobscot, cramp bark was used to treat mumps and other
problems with swollen glands. The Meskwaki people took this remedy for pain and cramping.
Cramp bark is known for being a muscle relaxer. It can be taken topically or internally to relieve
all types of muscle tension. It also relieves some intestinal problems, arthritis, and high blood
pressure.
Safety
There is no negative safety information available regarding Cramp Bark. Consult your health care
provider before beginning use of any herb
AKA: Guelder Rose
Medicinal Properties
Cramp Bark is most commonly used to relieve muscle tension and pain. Cramp bark is effective
with relief to muscles of the airways, uterus, intestines, and the skeletal muscles of the back and
the limbs.
Cramp bark can relieve high blood pressure and is also used to treat other problems with the
circulatory system. Cramp bark can be used to alleviate pain from arthritis that is related to
muscle tension. Often arthritic pain is a result of muscles being pulled too tightly. Cramp bark
helps lactic acid to be removed from muscle tissue, allowing the cramp to end and pain to go
with it.
Magickal Properties
Healing
Did You Know? (Background)
Cramp bark is native to North America and Europe. It has been used by American Indians as a
remedy for thousands of years. In Penobscot, cramp bark was used to treat mumps and other
problems with swollen glands. The Meskwaki people took this remedy for pain and cramping.
Cramp bark is known for being a muscle relaxer. It can be taken topically or internally to relieve
all types of muscle tension. It also relieves some intestinal problems, arthritis, and high blood
pressure.
Safety
There is no negative safety information available regarding Cramp Bark. Consult your health care
provider before beginning use of any herb
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