Viburnum Opulus Herb Uses, Benefits, Cures, Side Effects, Nutrients

High doses may cause Nausea and Vomiting.
Avoid usage during Pregnancy.

Viburnum Opulus is a shrub.
It is deciduous.
It grows in a moist climate.
It grows up to 4 M.

The Homeopathic medicine , Viburnum Opulus is Best used to treat :
False Labor Pains.
Sudden Cramps and Colic in the Abdomen

Viburnum Opulus is popularly known as Cramp Bark. The bark and root of the plant are used to make medicine.
It is used as a Kidney Tonic. It is good for Urinary conditions involving Pain or Spasms.
It relaxes cramps and spasms especially during Pregnancy.
Cramp Bark is considered Uterine Decongestant. It is a good remedy to prevent Abortion. It reduces Uterine irritation. It terminates Hysteria including spasmodic form of Dysmenorrhea. It is used in Spasmodic contraction of the Bladder.
Differentiation: There are two species of Viburnum; Viburnum Opulus ( Udvesta Chala in India ) and Viburnum Prunifolium ( Black haw in English ). Both varieties cure Menstrual Cramps. However, studies show that there is a difference in their use.
Viburnum Prunifolium ( Black haw in English ) is given to those patients who experience acute pain in their Lower Back and Pelvic area.
On the other hand, Viburnum Opulus ( Udvesta Chala in India ) is useful for treating those patients who experience pain that radiates from the lower back down to the thighs. This pain has more spams.
Methods of Administration. How to Take
Tincture. The best and the most potent method of consuming Cramp Bark is to Tincture it.
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Decoction: Make a tea.
Put 1 teaspoon of dried Viburnum Opulus root bark in a cup of water. Boil it. Simmer for 10 minutes. Drink half cup of this decoction, three times a day.