Herb of the Day: Cramp Bark

Occasionally, we get lucky in our herbal studies, and the name of an herb helps indicate its common usage. Cramp bark is one of these herbs. Commonly used by herbalists to help relieve menstrual cramps and afterbirth pain, this herb has been used in teas, tinctures, extracts, and capsules.

Traditional Herbal Uses for Cramp Bark Include:

• Afterbirth Pains
• Dysmenorrhea
• Endometriosis
• Menstrual Cramps & Balance
• Ovarian Cysts
• Postpartum Hemorrhage
• PMS
• Strengthen the Uterus for Labor
• Threatened Miscarriage
• Much more!

The Plant

Viburnum opulus is grown in the Northern Hemisphere. It’s a beautiful plant often used for ornamental purposes. The berries resemble cranberries, which grow after white flowers form. The bark is harvested during the fall.

TriLight Health and Cramp Bark

We use Cramp Bark in:

Female Formula-

"I am 40 years old and have dealt with severe cramps for many years and have tried many different products. Female Formula not only takes away the pain of cramps but also relieves my PMS symptoms as well! " ~ Karin

This blend has found a particular niche among tweens and teens, but may be used by menstruating females of any age. It works best when used as a tonic over a longer time. 

Contract Ease-

"I delivered baby number six last week. Pains after birth have been tough with the last several babies, so I was thrilled when I found Contract Ease. I used this product, according to the directions, for about 3 days and experienced significant relief from the pain. I highly recommend this product to any woman after childbirth." ~Micah

Contract Ease has become a staple for many midwives and doulas. It has been used by multiple generations of TriLight moms now, too. This blend should only be used short-term; please do not use it for longer than a week.

Both of these are available starting at only $14.95. 

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