Botanical Name: Viburnum opulus Common Name: Cramp Bark
What's It Used For?
These days, the bark and root bark of this plant are still used to make medicine. As the name suggests, cramp bark is used for relieving cramps, including muscle spasms, menstrual cramps, and cramps during pregnancy. Cramp bark is also used as a kidney stimulant for urinary conditions that involve pain or spasms.
Botanical Name: Gentiana lutea Common Name: Gentian Root
What's It Used For?
Gentian is used for digestion problems such as loss of appetite, fullness, intestinal gas, diarrhea, gastritis, heartburn, and vomiting. and high blood pressure.
Botanical Name: Melissa Officinalis Common Name: Lemon Balm Leaves
What's It Used For? Lemon balm is used for digestive problems, including upset stomach, bloating, intestinal gas (flatulence), vomiting, and colic; for pain, including menstrual cramps, and headaches.