Black Haw

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Black Haw

Other Names: Blackhaw, Nanny Bush, Southern Black Haw, Stag Bush, Viburno, Viburno Americano, Viburnum, Viburnum lentago, Viburnum prunifolium, Viburnum rufidulum, Viorne Américaine, Viorne à Feuilles de Prunier, Viorne à Manchettes.
Black haw is a shrub that is native to the woodlands of central and southern North America. People use the root bark and its extracts to make medicine.

Special Precautions of Black Haw

  • Do not confuse with Cramp Bark.
  • Pregnancy and breast-feeding: It might be UNSAFE to use black haw if you are pregnant. It might affect the uterus.
  • It’s also best to avoid using black haw if you are breast-feeding. Not enough is known about its safety.
  • Aspirinallergy: Black haw contains chemicals called salicylates. There is some concern that these salicylates could trigger an allergic reaction in people with asthma or aspirin allergies.
  • Kidney stones: Because black haw contains oxalic acid, it might increase stone formation in people with a history of kidney stones.

Benefits and uses of Black Haw are

  • Diarrhea.
  • Asthma.
  • Menstrual cramps.
  • Spasms of the uterus (womb) following childbirth.
  • Increasing urine production.
  • Preventing miscarriage.