Cramp Bark Powder, Wild Crafted

[ 1979 ]
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per 1/4 Pound
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$6.41 
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per Pound
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$13.94 

Also known as King's Crown and May Rose, cramp bark is a flowering bush native to Scotland and England now naturalized throughout Canada and the U.S.

The dried and powdered bark is used to make infused oils or lotions for topical use.

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a.
quick look

information at a glance

approximate cups to one pound5
originindia
plant part usedbark
processingpowder
sustainabilitywild crafted

b.
buying & keeping

general guidelines and tips

storage tipsStore in a sealed container away from light, heat and humidity.

c.
uses

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cosmeticInfuse in oil or tincture for use in salves, ointments, creams and lotions.
culinaryMay be used to make tea. Powdered cramp bark can also be encapsulated as a dietary supplement.
safetyThis herb may increase the effect of prescription blood pressure medications.

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[ tip: Combine with comfrey when making infused oils for topical salves and ointments.  ~ from Monterey Bay Herb Company ]

Combine powdered cramp bark with comfrey when making infused oils for topical salves and ointments.

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d.
flavor profile

wild crafted, powdered
cramp bark

Bitter tasting. Combine with mint or orange peel in teas.

e.
formulas & recipes

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cramp bark

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f.
what else you should know

wild crafted, powdered
cramp bark

Cramp bark is a deciduous shrub that produces bright red fruits, leaves that resemble maple and huge pom-poms of clustered white flowers that are reminiscent of hydrangea. Native to Asia, Africa and Europe, the plant is now naturalized in North America, where it is often called snowball bush or European cranberry. Note, however, that cramp bark is not a variety of cranberry; it is a member of the honeysuckle family.

In North America, cramp bark was widely used by Native Americans to counter muscle spasms, which explains the herb’s common name. The active compounds in the bark include hydroquinones, astringent tannins and coumarins.


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This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

please be advised: 
Before making any changes to your diet you should always consult with your doctor,
especially if you are pregnant, nursing or have existing conditions.