Contains large amounts of mucilage. Mucilage is a thick, slimy substance produced by plants. It has a soothing effect on mucous membranes.
Black haw medicinal effects include antispasmodic, sedative, astringent, muscle relaxant, cardiotonic, uterine relaxant, and anti-inflammatory.
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Haw flakes are a fruit flavored sweet commonly eaten in China. The term "Haw" comes from ingredient the Chinese Hawthorn often used for medicinal purposes to aid digestion.
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Black haw is native to the woodlands of temperate and subtropical parts of North America, Europe, and Asia.
The bark of the branches and roots of the plant. The root bark should be harvested only in the fall. Bark from the branches may be used either in spring or fall.
There are no known interactions of black haw with foods, other herbs or standard medications.
A black haw is another term for the Viburnum prunifolium, native to the east and east south central United States.
The side effects of black haw have not been well studied although it has centuries of traditional use in humans.
A black haw viburnum is another term for the Viburnum prunifolium, also known as the blackhaw, native to east and east south central United States.
Other names are stag-bush and American sloe.
Black haw is a shrub or small tree that typically grows up to 20 feet tall. It has dark gray to blackish bark with rough texture, and glossy green leaves that turn reddish-purple in fall. The plant produces small white flowers in spring, followed by dark blue or black berries in late summer.