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Black Haw Viburnum prunifolum

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Viburnum opulus
Viburnum opulus
Common Names
Black Haw , Stagbush, sweet viburnum, guelder-rose, water elder, arrowwood
Botanical Name
Viburnum prunifolum
Family
CAPRIFOLIACEAE Honeysuckle Family
Black Haw Medicinal Properties & Benefits
Common Uses: Dysmenorrhea * Menopause/Perimenopause * Menorrhagia * Pregnancy *
Properties: Antispasmodic* Uterine Tonic* phytoestrogen* Abortifacient* Nervine* Astringent*
Parts Used: Bark
Constituents:scopoletin, bitter principle (viburnin), triterpenoid saponins, salicosides, resin, plant acids (including valeric acid), tannin, arbutin.


Crampbark relaxes menstrual cramps

Black haw Viburnum prunifolum and cramp bark V. opulus act in similar ways and both have a long history of use by Native and pioneer women to prevent threaten miscarriage, relieve uterine cramps, and painful periods. Black haw is a stronger uterine relaxant than cramp bark, and large or frequent doses may lower blood pressure. The herb is also included in herbal mixtures for treating asthma. These tradition uses are born out with modern chemical analysis, both viburnums contain phytochemicals that facilitate uterine relaxation, two of which (aesculetin and scopoletin) also work against muscle spasms, and the pain-relieving salicin in the herb is also closely related to aspirin.

Side Effects:
Some evidence suggests black haw may aggrevate tinnitus. Not recommend for use for those with kidney stones
How to Use: Black Haw
Preparation Methods :Tablets, tea, tincture.

remedyRemedies using : Black Haw Cramp Bark Tea* Cramp-Reliving tea*


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referencesBlack Haw Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Black Haw for :Cramps
Cramps Cramp bark contains at least four phytochemicals that facilitate uterine relaxation calm cramps

James Duke, The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook (2000)

Black haw for :Menopause hormones
Menopause hormones Rich in steroidal saponins that serve as precursors for hormone production by the liver, black haw is an excellent herb during menopause.
Black haw ,cramp bark for :Uterine cramps
Uterine cramps Both viburnums are excellent for "quieting" the uterus and are used for threated miscarriage, uterine cramps, and dysmenorrhea..

Rosemary Gladstar, Herbal Healing for Women (1993)

Black haw Viburnum for :Prevent miscarriage, menopause
Prevent miscarriage, menopause Black haw is an excellent remedy for menstrual cramping, and is used by herbalists in helping to prevent miscarriage, and to prevent excessive flow at the menopause.

Richard Mabey, The New Age Herbalist (1988)

Cramp bark for :Excessive menstrual bleeding
Excessive menstrual bleeding A high tannin content makes cramp bark beneficial in cases of excessive menstrual bleeding while sedating and calming cramping.

Rosemary Gladstar, Herbal Healing for Women (1993)

Black Haw for :Cramps
Cramps Cramp bark contains at least four phytochemicals that facilitate uterine relaxation calm cramps

James Duke, The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook (2000)

Black haw for :Menopause hormones
Menopause hormones Rich in steroidal saponins that serve as precursors for hormone production by the liver, black haw is an excellent herb during menopause.
Black haw ,cramp bark for :Uterine cramps
Uterine cramps Both viburnums are excellent for "quieting" the uterus and are used for threated miscarriage, uterine cramps, and dysmenorrhea..

Rosemary Gladstar, Herbal Healing for Women (1993)

Black haw Viburnum for :Prevent miscarriage, menopause
Prevent miscarriage, menopause Black haw is an excellent remedy for menstrual cramping, and is used by herbalists in helping to prevent miscarriage, and to prevent excessive flow at the menopause.

Richard Mabey, The New Age Herbalist (1988)

Cramp bark for :Excessive menstrual bleeding
Excessive menstrual bleeding A high tannin content makes cramp bark beneficial in cases of excessive menstrual bleeding while sedating and calming cramping.

Rosemary Gladstar, Herbal Healing for Women (1993)

Plant Description
Related Species Viburnum opulus ,Crampbark is often combined with black haw, or used interchangeably.


Black haw is a white flowered shrub native to North American that grows up to 30 feet tall and is found in wooded areas and beside streams. The American cranberrybush, Viburnum opulus, grows from 8 to 10 feet high with branches generally erect and smooth. The 3-lobed, broadly oval, coarsely toothed leaves are usually smooth on the upper surface, but with the veins on the lower surface somewhat hairy. The snowy white flower clusters, which appear in June, are about 3 to 4 inches across. The flowers on the outside of the cluster are sometimes an inch in diameter, but those on the inside are smaller. The red fruits, which ripen rather late in the season and remain on the bush for some time, are roundish, sour and contain a round flat stone. They bear some resemblance to the cranberry; hence some of the common names applied to the plant. Sievers, A.F. 1930.The Herb Hunters Guide. Misc. Publ. No. 77. USDA, Washington DC

History and Traditions
historyCrampbark has a long history of use by Native Americans for gynecologic problems.
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