Some sources state that the berries of cramp bark are toxic and should not be eaten.
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.
Encomia bark has a long history of use with no substantial reported problems.
Eucommia bark has a long history of use with no substantial reported problems.
Not to be taken for an extended period of time. A doctor should be consulted for persistent cough or digestive problems.
Chinese herbalists recommend that magnolia bark not be used by pregnant women and that magnolia flower be used with caution if the patient is dehydrated.
There are no indications of any interactions between cramp bark and any other drug or herbal medicine.
Viburnum opulus is a member of the Caprifoliaceae family.
Cramp bark has culinary applications, being used to make jelly, alcoholic beverages and in certain food dishes.
The bark of cramp bark is peeled off the tree during the spring and summer months. The bark should be peeled off in strips carefully in order not to kill the tree. The bark is chopped up and dried.
Considered controversial, safe in therapeutic doses and under the supervision of a medical professional. Pregnant women should be under supervision of a medical practitioner.
Not to be taken by pregnant or nursing women, children under 2 years or those with inflammatory liver disease. Considered toxic if taken in excess and possible allergic reaction. And more . . .
Cotton root bark has not been identified as producing side effects.