Yesterday was one of those days when the universe kept handing me a signal...three times I was asked about the same issue - severe menstrual cramping and what could be done holistically...
The first querant was my daughter, who called me crying into the phone because she was in so much pain. I recommended she send her beau out for some cramp bark tea. About an hour later, I received a call back from her saying that as soon as she'd finished drinking her cup of tea, her cramps had subsided and she was feeling much better:) Then two more inquiries happened through the course of the day! Coincidence? I don't believe so - so I am writing today to tell you all a little about this wonderful herb!
The name sounds like it should say it all - Cramp Bark. It is primarily used to ease uterine cramps, but can also be used as a muscle relaxer. Cramp bark has also been successfully used to calm intestinal as well as skeletal muscles! It is believed to be the most potent uterine antispasmodic of Viburnums and after how quickly it eased my daughter's crisis, I believe it. Chemically speaking, Cramp Bark contains the highest amount of the antispasmodic constituent scopoletin. It also contains more antispasmodic volatile oils than any other Viburnum species.
Give it a try!!
Cramp bark is known to work very quickly for simple menstrual cramps. In fact, if it fails to bring relief, the painful episode is probably not due to uterine cramps but to inflammation/irritation of the uterus/ovaries, endometrial infection, or cysts.
Hi, Where can I buy cramp bark locally on the ground? I live in hampton roads are of Virginia. Does, vitamin shoppe, gnc, trader joes sell this? Thanks
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteVitamin shoppe sells an extract. This would be the next best thing to a tea. Capsules are also on the market, but they take longer to work their way through your body. You will want to call your local Vitamin shoppe to see if they keep it in-store. Do you have Earthfare or Wholefoods out there? Any mom and pop sort of health food stores? They should have it. I can't speak for Trader joe's - I've never been in one - I do not think that Kroger or GNC would carry it.
ReplyDeleteWhite willow bark & Yucca are good for pain and inflammation - and those I always buy at Vitamin Shoppe.
Feel better!!!