Viburnum prunifolium

Viburnum prunifolium
Family:Viburnum prunifolium; Abortifacient; Anodyne; Antispasmodic; Astringent; Birthing aid; Nervine; Sedative.
Common name:Stagberry
Stagberry was used by the North American Indians to treat dysentery and to arrest haemorrhage of the uterus. It is now considered to be a specific treatment for the relief of menstrual pain - the bark contains 'scopoletin' a coumarin that has a sedative affect on the uterus and salicin a painkiller that is used in making aspirin. The bark of the root and stems is abortifacient anodyne antispasmodic astringent nervine and sedative. A tea is used internally in the treatment of painful or heavy menstruation prolapse of the uterus morning sickness to prevent miscarriage and to relieve spasms after childbirth. It is also used to treat convulsive disorders colic and other cramping pains that affect the bile ducts hysteria asthma and palpitations of a nervous origin. The stem bark is harvested in the autumn before the leaves change colour or in the spring before the leaf buds open. The root bark is only harvested in the autumn. Both barks can be dried for later use.

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