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Cramp Bark
Highbush Cranberry
| Common Name:
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Cramp Bark (Mooseberry or Highbush
Cranberry) |
| Botanical Name:
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Viburnum opulus |
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Combinations: |
Red raspberry, Chaste Berry, White Oak Bark |
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Contraindications: |
Do not take if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not overdose. |
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Function: |
Anti-abortive, astringent, diuretic, sedative,
tonic |
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Method of Use: |
Tea, extract, capsules, tablets, compresses |
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The Russian people who
have used cramp bark berries for heart problems and high blood pressure may
have experienced some benefits. Please
note though, that if taken in excess the cramp bark berries can be deadly.
Almost all women have
experienced some level of cramping during their monthly periods. For some
women, menstrual cramps can interfere with everyday activities. The benefits
Cramp Bark may help the body relax contracted muscles
and ease cramping, both uterine and
muscular, as well as pain in the back and thighs.
The Native Americans have used cramp bark for relief of cramps and spasms of
involuntary muscles. This herb also helps in the management of
menstrual discomfort.
Cramp bark has general
applications in all spasmodic conditions and is recognized in the National
Formulary as a specific antispasmodic for asthma and hysteria.
Cramp bark can
also be used externally for conditions such as eczema. The berries in this
case are not used; it is the flowers that are needed.
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| 1270 |
Cramp Bark
cut and sift form
Wildcraft |
Viburnum opulus |
POUND |
$54.70 |
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Please note: Definitions of
the following forms which are products are sold in.
| Powdered Concentrates |
5:1 Ratio of an herb in
Powder form. 100 gram container size.(3.5 oz)
This has been processed, and usually has dextrin added. |
| Powdered Herb |
This is the herb, root,
berry, twig, or any form of the herb, which has been Powdered into a
fine mesh which usually can be put into capsules. Most of the Powders herbs are in a 1 pound size, unless otherwise
noted. |
| Cut and Sift |
This the herb, root,
berry, twig, or any form of herb cut into manageable pieces. In
general about 1/4 thick. Size of herbs are 1 pound containers |
| Whole |
In very rare occasion
herbs are whole, for example the Reishi Mushroom,
Noto Ginseng, Mandrake, and Marigolds. Size of herbs are 1 pound
containers. If concerned please call. |
| Teapills |
These are small pills
which have already been formulated and made into small pills.
Usually the size of small peas. The teapills are swallowed whole.
The formula is usually based on Ancient Chinese Medicine. |
| Capsules |
Are Gelatin Capsules,
unless noted as vegetarian capsules. Please see each individual
product for further information |
| Tablets |
Are a hard tablet ranging
in various sizes. Please see each individual product for further
information |
| Extracts |
An extract is produced by adding alcohol to
an herb and letting the medium activate the components
of the herbs, as well as to preserve the herbs |
| Loose Leaf |
The herb is not in a teabag. It is
loose in the packaging. Sizes of the leaf vary from 1/4 inch
to 1 inch depending on herb and brand. |
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