Cramp Bark

What is cramp bark? Cramp bark, also called guelder rose, highbush cranberry, and snowball tree, is a tall flowering shrub with groups of white flowers and red berries. It comes from Europe, but it grows well in the United States and Canada as well. A product made from the dried bark of the bush has been used for a long time to ease the pain of muscle cramps and period cramps. Other parts of the plant may also be helpful. The drug may help ease pain and keep the kidneys working well, and a new study says it may have many other benefits as well. This article examines cramp bark, its uses, benefits, and how to take it. How do I use cramp bark? Traditionally, two teaspoons of desiccated cramp bark are dissolved in one cup of water, which is brought to a boil before being simmered for ten to fifteen minutes. You can drink this tea three times a day for spasm relief. Cramp bark benefits: It has been used for a long time to help ease aches and cramps, especially in the uterus and stomach. It