Herbs Plain & Simple by Marlene Houghton

Author:Marlene Houghton
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781612383781
Publisher: Hampton Roads Publishing

Cramp bark (Viburnum opulus)—Natural Anti-spasmodic

This native shrub from the eastern United States has white, snowball-like flowers. The bark is gathered and used as an herbal medicine. As the name suggests, this herb is a powerful herbal agent that has anti-spasmodic properties and is used to relieve muscular tension and cramps. It has many therapeutic uses, especially for easing menstrual cramps and alleviating lower back pain. Its remarkable ability to relax muscular tension and spasm is attributed to its natural mineral content, which includes calcium, magnesium, and potassium—minerals that are well known for the beneficial effect they exert on muscle and nerve function. Cramp bark can also be used for relieving painful leg cramps and muscle twinges.

A good herbal muscle relaxant formula would be a combination of cramp bark with scullcap and valerian, but this may only be available from a professional herbalist.

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