Viburnum opulus
Scientific names: Viburnum opulus, Viburnum americanum, Viburnum trilobum, Viburnum opulus var. americanum, Viburnum opulus var. sargentii
Family: Adoxaceae/Viburnaceae
Alternate names: American Cranberrybush, Bois à Quenouille, Boule de Neige, Common Guelder-Rose, Cortex Viburni, Cramp Bark, Cranberry Bush, European Cranberrybush, Gilaburu, Guelder Rose, Guelder-Rose, High Bush Cranberry, High-Bush Cranberry, Obier, Rose de Gueldre, Rose Ebru, Rose Elder, Snowball Bush, Viburno Opulus, Viorne Aquatique, Viorne Aubier, Viorne Obier, Viorne Trilobée
Actions: Antimicrobial activity, Antioxidant activity, Antispasmodic activity, Astringent activity, Gastroduodenoprotective activity, Hypotensive, Immunostimulating
Background
Viburnum opulus is a flowering shrub. Many parts of the plant have been used as medicine.
Viburnum opulus is native to Europe and parts of Africa, Asia, and North America. In North America, the bark of the plant has traditionally been used to relieve cramps and is called cramp bark.
Viburnum opulus is used for muscle cramps, diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney stones, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Viburnum opulus is native to Europe and parts of Africa, Asia, and North America. In North America, the bark of the plant has traditionally been used to relieve cramps and is called cramp bark.
Viburnum opulus is used for muscle cramps, diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney stones, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Viburnum opulus is safe to use or what the side effects might be.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Viburnum opulus is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Effectiveness
Effective Effectiveness definitions
There is interest in using Viburnum opulus for a number of purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful.
Dosing & administration
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of Viburnum opulus might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if Viburnum opulus interacts with any medicines. Before taking Viburnum opulus, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
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