Common Name:

Cramp Bark

Botanical Name:

Viburnum opulus

Short Description:

Cramp Bark is a powerful antispasmodic herb used to relieve muscle cramps, menstrual pain, and tension throughout the body. It is especially effective for uterine cramping, back spasms, and digestive colic.

🌿 Looking for herbal support for cramps and tension? Our Women's Wellness tea and Calming Nervous System Tea are crafted with antispasmodic and nervine botanicals that complement cramp bark's muscle-relaxing action.

Parts Used:

Bark

Actions:

Antispasmodic, nervine, uterine relaxant, anti-inflammatory

Energetics:

Cooling, relaxing

Body Systems:

Reproductive, musculoskeletal, digestive, nervous

Spiritual/Energetic Uses:

Encourages release of held tension — physical and emotional. Cramp bark supports the body's ability to let go, surrender, and move through contraction into ease.

Planetary/Dosha Associations:

Planetary: Saturn
Dosha: Balances Vata and Pitta

Safety Notes:

Generally very safe. Best taken as a tincture for acute cramping. Avoid in pregnancy unless under practitioner supervision. May cause mild digestive upset in high doses.

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If cramp bark's antispasmodic and tension-relieving properties resonate with you, these blends from our apothecary are a beautiful complement:

• Women's Wellness — A deeply nourishing daily tea with raspberry leaf, nettle, and rose to support reproductive health, ease menstrual discomfort, and promote whole-body vitality.
• Calming Nervous System Tea — A soothing blend with nervine and antispasmodic botanicals to ease tension, anxiety, and physical tightness.

As always, consult your healthcare provider before beginning any new herbal regimen.