What is Cramp Bark used for?+
Cramp Bark is best known for women's reproductive health. Brew as a daily nourishing tea — 1 tablespoon per quart, steep overnight.
What's the best way to prepare Cramp Bark?+
Cramp Bark can be prepared as decoction, tincture, and capsule. For leaves and flowers, an infusion (steep in just-boiled water, covered) is best. For roots, barks, and seeds, a decoction (simmer for 20–30 minutes) is needed to extract the actives. Tinctures and capsules are convenient when you don't want to brew.
How much Cramp Bark should I take?+
Decoction: 1-2 tsp dried bark in 8oz simmered 15 min, 2-3x daily during cramps; Tincture: 30-60 drops every 2-3 hrs during cramps
What forms does Cramp Bark come in?+
Cramp Bark is sold as dried bark, tincture, capsule, and tea. Whole dried herb is the most economical and lets you brew tea; tincture is convenient for daily use and travel; capsules are easiest if you don't like the taste.
How should I store Cramp Bark?+
Airtight glass, cool dark; dried 1-2 yr
Is Cramp Bark safe for pets?+
Cramp Bark is generally safe around pets. Safe in small amounts As always, larger medicinal doses should be cleared with your vet.
Where does Cramp Bark come from?+
Bark; Europe, USA
What are the energetics of Cramp Bark?+
In traditional herbal systems like Ayurveda and Chinese medicine, Cramp Bark is considered cool, dry, bitter, and astringent. Energetics describe how an herb feels in the body — cooling or warming, drying or moistening. They help match the herb to the person and the season.
