BLACK HAW
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/><br/>
Uses & Effectiveness
Insufficient Evidence for
- Diarrhea.
- Asthma.
- Menstrual cramps.
- Spasms of the uterus (womb) following childbirth.
- Increasing urine production.
- Preventing miscarriage.
- Other conditions.
Side Effects & Safety
Black haw stem bark is LIKELY SAFE for most people when taken by mouth in food amounts. Black haw root bark is POSSIBLY SAFE for most people when taken by mouth as a medicine. So far, no side effects have been reported.Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: It is POSSIBLY 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 aspirinallergies.
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 Interactions.
Dosing
The appropriate dose of black haw for use as treatment depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for black haw. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
REFERENCES:
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- 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. View abstract.
- Tomassini, L., Cometa, F. M., Foddai, S., and Nicoletti, M. Iridoid Glucosides from Viburnum prunifolium. Planta Med 1999;65(2):195. View abstract.
- View abstract.
- Agriculture Res Svc. Dr. Duke's phytochemical and ethnobotanical databases. Available at: www.ars-grin.gov/duke/ (Accessed 7 July 1999).
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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
- Hoffman D. The herbal handbook: a user's guide to medical herbalism. rev ed. Rochester, VT:Healing Arts Press, 1998.
- 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.