CRAMP BARK

Cramp bark (Viburnum opulus), also known as guelder rose, is a flowering shrub native to Europe, North America, and parts of Africa and Asia.   As the name implies, it's been used for centuries to aid in alleviating cramps, more particularly menstrual cramps. It has also been used to reduce swollen glands, treat fluid retention, and promote healthy kidney function. Studies suggest that cramp bark may help prevent kidney stones and type II diabetes.  The antispasmodic action of cramp bark is beneficial for women who have gone through childbirth. The herb helps reduce muscle tension without inhibiting muscle function. It also relieves after-birth cramps and regulates heavy bleeding, preventing excessive blood loss.   Other benefits of cramp bark are: *Aids in circulation  * Muscle spams  *Blood cleanser  *Anxiety *Urinary tract infections