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This herb can be 10 feet tall and is found commonly in England and North America. As its name implies this herb can be used to relieve muscle cramping and relieve menstrual cramping. The cramp bark bush grows bright red berries that remain through the winter. As the name suggests the bark of the herb is the part used.
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Cramp bark Historical Use
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This herb was used by the Native Americans for its ability to relieve menstrual cramps and muscle spasms. Traditionally the bark was removed and boiled into a tea and drunk to relieve cramps.
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Cramp bark Remedy For
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- Menstrual cramps
- Muscle spasms
- Pre-menstrual cramps
- Dsymenorrhea
- Muscle tension
Cramp bark can relieve muscle tension, ovarian Discomfort, and uterine cramps and is said to be able to Beneficial Effects miscarriage. It is especially Enhanceful with the cramping of PMS and dysmennorrhea.
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Cramp bark Active Constituents
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Cramp bark contains viopudial, hydroquinones, coumarins and tannins. As to which components are the active principles, which are responsible for its ability to relax muscles, it is thought to be viopudial, which has proved to be a smooth muscle anti-spasmodic.
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Cramp bark Typical Dosage
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Cramp bark herbal extract is standardized extract in a tincture with the recommended dose being 2 to 3 droppers 2 to 3 times daily.
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Cramp bark Side Effects
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Cramp bark has no reported side effects using the recommended dosages. One of the reported uses of this herb is to delay delivery and to avoid mis-carriage however any pregnant or lactating women should seek professional supervision before using this herb.
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