10 Cramp Bark Health Benefits

Some of the common names of cramp bark are Crampbark, Cranberry Bush, Guelder Rose, European Cranberry Bush, Obier, Rose de Gueldre, Snowball Bush, Viburno Opulus, Common Guelder Rose, High Bush Cranberry. The biological name for cramp bark herb is Viburnum Opulus. It has been used as traditional medicine for a long time. As the name suggest, it is the extract of the bark which is used as medicine. Besides, the beautiful juicy red berries are consumed as food. Viburnum opulus is rich in some components like ellagic acid, which are known to enhance health. The berries also are rich source of antioxidants and other nutrients. Here are some of the problems in which you can use cramp bark as natural remedy. 

1. Arthritis

This herb is rich in anti-inflammatory properties which act as natural remedy for rheumatoid arthritis and weak joint. Using cramp bark has resulted into unwinding of muscles allowing better blood circulation. Also, the waste products that different body processes created are eliminated as well. This helps in resuming normal functioning of the body. 

2. High Blood Pressure

Cramp bark has been effective in controlling diastolic blood pressure or hypertension. Since it makes blood circulation smooth and regular, it also helps in preventing health conditions that are associated with blood circulation. 

3. IBS or Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Tea made of cramp bark is a natural remedy for digestive problems like IBS, colic pain, constipation, bloating, gastrointestinal tract problems etc. Antioxidants and Vitamin C present in this herb protects the body against damages in the tract like ulcer, tumor etc.

4. Menstrual Cramps

Most common use of cramp bark is as the remedy for menstrual cramps. It is very effective for the cramps and low back pain that occurs during menstrual period. 

5. Pregnancy

Its uterine antispasmodic properties help halting the contractions when in premature labour. It is often recommended during the last trimester of pregnancy because it helps building the uterus muscle to prepare for an easy and smooth labour. 

6. Muscle Tension

It works as wonder in alleviating muscle tension whether it is intestinal muscles or uterine. It also cures your pain in limbs or back. You can take cramp bark internally in form of supplement or tea or you can use it topically in form of ointment or essential oil.

7. Tension Headaches

One gift of the modern day to us is tension headache. Life is today is so stressful, we all are running and given up discipline in all spheres, be it eating or sleeping. Result is different health related problems. Tension headache, insomnia, depression etc are the occupational hazards. But you can treat them with a cup of cramp bark infusion. 

8. Chronic Pain

Chronic pain in joints, limbs and muscles can be treated well with cramp bark. The bark has two active components named scopoletin and viopudial that helps in relaxing the tensed muscles throughout our body including uterine, intestinal and lungs. 

9. Nervous System

Cramp root bark has antispasmodic, sedative as well as astringent properties. Thus along with pain relief, it also acts as mild tranquilizer which has a calming effect on nervous system. Tea made of the bark is effective on seizures, spasms, and menstrual cramps too. 

10. Asthma Cure

Nutrients present in cramp bark can treat asthma as well.