Viburnum

Origin and history


The guelder rose, also called snowball viburnum or viburnum oberinum for the beauty of its flowers, is a plant native to temperate regions of Europe and Asia. Used for centuries in traditional medicine, it was renowned for its soothing effects on women's and muscular pain. Native Americans used it under the name cramp bark to relieve spasms and tension. In modern herbal medicine, the guelder rose is recognized as a relaxing, antispasmodic, and menstrual cycle regulator .

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Properties and benefits of Viburnum

Viburnum is known for its antispasmodic, relaxing and calming properties :


  • Relieves cramps and tension : especially those related to the menstrual cycle or abdominal pain.

  • Natural feminine support : it helps to regulate cycles and soothe hormonal discomforts.

  • Muscle relaxant : useful in cases of muscle tension, digestive spasms or contractures.

  • Nervous calming : it promotes relaxation and reduces mild nervousness.

  • Antioxidant : its flavonoids help protect cells from oxidative stress.

Thanks to its gentle action, viburnum is often used as a natural alternative to chemical antispasmodics.

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