Cramp Bark - 100g

• Botanical Name: Viburnum opulus
• Plant Part: Bark
• Form: Dried bark
• Flavour Profile: Mild, woody, slightly astringent
• Size: 100g

• Traditional decoctions for calm-body and muscular comfort routines
• Monthly cycle support blends
• Comfort-focused blends for lower back and leg tension
• External compresses using a cooled, strained decoction

This product is suitable for:

• Home herbal routines that prefer simmered bark decoctions
• Blend making that benefits from a mild, woody base note
• External compress routines made from a cooled, strained decoction

This product is not for:

• Pregnancy
• Use alongside blood-thinning medication without professional guidance
• Those with aspirin or salicylate sensitivity without professional guidance

• As a Decoction: Add 1-2 teaspoons to 250ml cold water, bring to a boil, then simmer 10-15 minutes. Strain and drink up to 3 times daily as desired.
• As a Blend: Combine with gentle companions, then prepare as a decoction and strain.
• As an External Compress: Prepare a strong decoction, cool to lukewarm, soak a clean cloth and apply briefly to intact skin, then rinse.

• Not suitable during pregnancy or while breastfeeding unless guided by a qualified healthcare practitioner.
• Those sensitive to aspirin or salicylates should seek advice before use.
• Do not use with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines unless advised by a practitioner.
• Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use if you have a medical condition or take medication.
• Discontinue use if any adverse reaction occurs.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Q: Why is cramp bark usually simmered instead of steeped?
A: Bark extracts best with gentle simmering, which is why decoctions are traditional.

Q: What does cramp bark taste like?
A: Mild and woody with a slightly astringent finish, often softened by blending.

Q: Can this be used externally?
A: Yes. A cooled, strained decoction is commonly used in brief compress routines on intact skin.