Swedish Bitters Cramp Bark Tea 113g Viburnum Opulus

Latin (botanical) name: Viburnum opulus

Common names: Guelder Rose, Snowball Tree, King's
Crown, High Cranberry, Red Elder, Rose Elder, Water Elder, May Rose,
Whitsun Rose, Dog Rowan Tree, Silver Bells, Black Haw.

Plant Description: The Wild Guelder Rose, a 5-10
foot high shrub that belongs to the same family as the Elder, is found
throughout England and is indigenous to North America where it is found
mostly in the eastern United States. The bark is collected chiefly in
northern Europe. When purchased, it appears in thin, grayish-brown
strips with brownish warts. It may have faint cracks along it's stem.
The odor is rather unpleasant, and it tastes extremely bitter. It has
often been used to make skewers. The active principle of Cramp Bark is
the bitter glucoside Viburnine, and it also contains resin, valerianic
acid, and tannin.

Use: Make a tea by pouring approximately 2 cups of
boiling water over 2 heaped tsp of herb. Let steep for 3-5 minutes. In
general, sip a cup before breakfast, and another 2 hours after dinner.

Cautions & Interactions: Keep out of reach of children.