Should be used in consultation with a physician, particularly if taking blood pressure medication. No reported interactions. There are no studies of interactions with Western drugs.
No side effects have been reported with the use of eucommia bark.
Eucommia bark has a long history of use with no substantial reported problems.
Cotton root bark has not been identified as producing side effects.
Wild cherry bark preparations can cause sedation, especially if recommended dosage is exceeded.
Pregnant and lactating women should consult with a medical practitioner before using cramp bark. Considered safe for both short- and long-term use, no known side effects.
Safe in recommended dosages. Exceeded dosage: mild stomach upset or constipation.
Back and leg pain, stiffness, arthritis, impotence, premature ejaculation.
The bark is harvested and dried, sliced to expose the inside of the bark, then boiled to make a decoction. Usually this decoction is combined with other herbs to create yang enhancing tonics. And more . . .
Encomia bark has a long history of use with no substantial reported problems.
Some sources state that the berries of cramp bark are toxic and should not be eaten.
Grows to about 50 ft (15 m) in height, the green leaves are shiny, narrow, pointed and the tree's flowers are very small. Eucommmia bark is the gray, grooved bark of the tree.
Mild side effects: stomach upset, sweating, and diarrhea. Large doses: changes in breathing, dilation of blood vessels, sleepiness, depression or convulsions. Excessive use: mouth ulcers, burning in the mouth.
A mild anti-inflammatory, diuretic, lowers blood pressure, analgesic, mends tissues, boosts the immune system, liver and kidney tonic.