Just wanting to get home after a long day at work, Rosa Parks may not have been planning to make history, but her defiance spurred a movement that advanced our journey toward justice and equality for all.
Cramp bark is used for bronchial, gastrointestinal, genitourinary and skeletal muscle spasms. Due to its astringent and antispasmodic nature it is useful for menstrual cramps with excessive blood loss. Cramp bark's astringent action also benefits atonic conditions of the pelvic organs, like uterine prolapse.
Anti-spasmodic herbs relieve contractions and spasms in both smooth and involuntary muscles throughout the body, according to naturopathic doctor and master herbalist John R. Christopher. Cramp bark is considered one of the most effective herbal anti-spasmodics and is used as a remedy for nervous disorders and spasms.