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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.<br>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. | 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.<br>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== | ==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. | *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. | *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. | *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. | *Kidney stones: Because black haw contains oxalic acid, it might increase stone formation in people with a history of kidney stones. | ||
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==Benefits and uses of Black Haw are== | ==Benefits and uses of Black Haw are== | ||
* Diarrhea. | * Diarrhea. | ||
Revision as of 04:02, 21 December 2012
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.
