{"id":16544,"remedy_name":"Cramp bark","remedy_type":"Herbal Remedy","alternative_names":["Viburnum opulus","Cramp bark"],"miasm":"Psoric Miasm","temperament":"Neutral","aggravation_time":"Neutral\/Anytime","keynote_indications":"Key Actions: Antispasmodic, Astringent, Lowers blood pressure.\nParts Used: Bark.","modalities":"Cautions: None known. See also pp.42\u201351..","symptoms_by_system":{"Stomach & Abdomen":"medicinal uses Part used Bark Key actions Antispasmodic \u2022 Astringent \u2022 Lowers blood pressure muscle cramps and pains Rheumatic pain sometimes results more from locked muscles than inflammation. Here, cramp bark can prove particularly effective, relaxing tensed muscles and opening up the circulation to clear accumulated toxins\u2014often a key factor in pain development. As well as relieving rheumatic and arthritic problems, cramp bark\u2019s antispasmodic action makes it a worthwhile treatment for restless legs, leg cramps, and spasmodic period pains. Take on its own to provide symptomatic relief, or combine with anti-inflammatory remedies and circulatory stimulants, such as willow bark (Salix alba) and prickly ash (Zanthoxylum spp.), for rheumatic problems such as fibromyalgia. For period pains, take the remedy before pain begins. digestive cramps Cramp bark is effective for intestinal spasms, including irritable bowel syndrome. It combines well with chamomile (Chamomilla recutita) for cramps throughout the gastrointestinal tract. Other uses Cramp bark is often included in formulations for high blood pressure, especially where tensed muscles are a feature. medicinal uses Cramp bark, Guelder rose Viburnum opulus Useful in problems affecting both skeletal muscle and internal organs, cramp bark lives up to its reputation as an effective antispasmodic. A key remedy in Western herbal medicine, cramp bark relaxes excessive muscle tone, thereby easing tensed and cramping muscles. A\u2013z o F HeRBAL Remed Ies key information safety \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 traditiOnal use \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2729 research \u2605 \u2605 \u2729 \u2729 \u2729 best taKen as Decoction \u2713\u2713\u2713 Tincture \u2713\u2713 Capsule \u2713 dOsage B (see pp.44\u201345) Often used with Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) cautiOns None known. See also pp.42\u201351. Found growing in hedges, thickets, and woodland, cramp bark has distinctive red berries. It is native to Europe and the eastern regions of North America. TincTureDrieD bark tincture is taken to relieve muscle tension 242"},"schema_version":"1.0","api_provider":"Allahshafi"}