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Black Haw Bark

This herb is found in the Eastern and Central USA. This deciduous shrub can reach almost 16 feet in height, with its branches spreading upward. The parts of this plant used medicinally are the bark, root, and berries. Black Haw has similar uses to its relative Cramp Bark.

	2 oz	4 oz	8 oz	1 lb
Black Haw Bark c/s	$3.80	$6.65	$11.88	$19.95
Black Haw Bark Powder	$4.00	$7.00	$12.50	$21.00

Properties/Uses - Black Haw is a uterine sedative and relaxant very similar to Cramp Bark, to which it is closely related. It is used for dysmenorrhoea, false labor pains as well as in threatened miscarriage. Its relaxant and sedative actions explain its power in reducing blood pressure in hypertension. It may be used as an anti-spasmodic in the treatment of asthma. It is specifically indicated in cramp-like menstrual pains—pains decidedly expulsive and intermittent in character and in the various painful contractions of the pelvic muscles, so common to disorders of women. Uterine congestion and chronic uterine inflammation are often greatly relieved by specific black haw. It acts promptly in spasmodic dysmenorrhoea, especially with excessive flow. Menorrhagia due to malaria is promptly met with Viburnum prunifolium. It is a good remedy for uterine hemorrhage, attending the menopause. In amenorrhoea in pale, bloodless subjects, the menses are restored by it. Cramps of limbs attending pregnancy yield to both black haw and cramp bark. It is considered almost specific for cramp in the legs, not dependent on pregnancy, especially when occurring at night.

Botanical Name - Vibernam prunifolium

Part Used - Bark

Common Names/Synonyms - Sweet Viburnum, Stagbush, American Sloe, and Nannybush

Cautions - No contraindications found for normal use.

Black Haw Bark in larger sizes


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