Black Haw
OTHER NAME(S): Blackhaw, Nanny Bush, Southern Black Haw, Stag Bush, Viburno, Viburno Americano, Viburnum, Viorne Américaine, Viorne à Feuilles de Prunier, Viorne à Manchettes, Viburnum prunifolium, Viburnum lentago, Viburnum rufidulum, Viburno americano negro, Viorne À Feuilles De Prunier
Overview
Black haw (Viburnum prunifolium) is a shrub native to the woodlands of southern North America. Its root bark has been traditionally used as medicine.
Black haw contains a chemical that might relax the uterus.
People use black haw for menstrual cramps, asthma, diarrhea, labor pain, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Uses
We currently have no information for Black Haw overview.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: Black haw stem bark is commonly consumed in foods. Black haw root bark is possibly safe when taken as a medicine.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: Black haw stem bark is commonly consumed in foods. Black haw root bark is possibly safe when taken as a medicine.
Pregnancy: It is possibly unsafe to use black haw when pregnant. It might affect the uterus.
Breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if black haw is safe to use when breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Aspirin allergy: Black haw contains chemicals called salicylates. 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.
Interactions
We currently have no information for Black Haw overview.
Dosing
Traditionally, black haw has been prepared as a tea or in tinctures. Speak with a healthcare provider to find out what type of product and dose might be best for a specific condition.
References
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- Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. Title 21. Part 182 -- Substances Generally Recognized As Safe. Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=182
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- Upton R, Petrone C, eds. Black Haw Bark, Viburnum prunifolium: Analytical, quality control, and therapeutic monograph. American Herbal Pharmacopoeia and Therapeutic Compendium. Santa Cruz, CA: American Herbal Pharmacopoeia. 2000.
- Tomassini, L., Cometa, F. M., Foddai, S., and Nicoletti, M. Iridoid Glucosides from Viburnum prunifolium. Planta Med 1999;65(2):195.
- Jarboe, C. H., Zirvi, K. A., Schmidt, C. M., McLafferty, F. W., and Haddon, W. F. 1-methyl 2,3-dibutyl hemimellitate. A novel component of Viburnum prunifolium. J Org Chem 1969;34(12):4202-4203.