Bulk Cramp Bark, Cut & Sifted (Viburnum opulus) - Premium Guelder Rose Bark for Tea, Decoction & Tincture
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🌿 Bulk Cramp Bark, Cut & Sifted (Viburnum opulus)
Cramp bark is the dried bark of Viburnum opulus, the hardy shrub also known as guelder rose, European cranberry bark, snowball tree bark, and water elder bark. Our premium cut and sifted grade gives you clean, uniform pieces that decoct quickly and measure easily for tea, infusion, or tincture. On the palate it leans frankly bitter, with a gentian-like backbone, an earthy dandelion-green middle, and a curious briny, squid-ink minerality on the finish.
Herbalists have leaned on cramp bark for well over a century. The Eclectic physicians of nineteenth-century America valued it for menstrual and muscular use, and several Native American nations worked with it long before that. The bark was listed in the United States Pharmacopoeia from 1894 to 1916. You can read the full botanical and historical story in our deep-dive article, Unraveling the Mysteries of Cramp Bark.
Because this is a woody bark rather than a soft leaf, it gives up its character best as a decoction: a gentle simmer rather than a quick steep. We walk through the full method in our cramp bark tea guide, and the cut and sifted format is made for exactly this kind of slow, even extraction.
Every lot we ship is backed by a specific Certificate of Analysis that verifies purity, potency, and the absence of contaminants. We publish each batch's COA on a single historical page, so you can confirm the exact lot you are receiving before you ever brew it: the full list lives alongside that same cramp bark article.
Simmered slowly, the cut and sifted pieces release a deep, bitter-bracing brew. Our go-to preparation for this bark.
Uniform pieces pack neatly into a jar and macerate evenly, making this a tidy starting material for folk-method extracts.
Bulk 1/2 lb, 1 lb, and 5 lb sizes keep a working shelf supplied. Browse more in our gentle relief collection.
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Viburnum opulus is a plant of cool, temperate highlands, the climate it evolved in. We partner with a vetted farm in India that grows it right where it flourishes. Every lot we ship receives the same per-batch lab work and the same 100% money-back guarantee as everything we carry.
Product Specifications
| Cramp Bark, Cut & Sifted | |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Viburnum opulus |
| Common Names | Cramp Bark, Guelder Rose, European Cranberry Bark, Snowball Tree Bark, Water Elder Bark |
| Format | Cut & Sifted |
| Available Weights | 1/2 lb, 1 lb, 5 lb |
| Tasting Notes | Gentian, Dandelion, Squid Ink |
| Grade | Premium |
| Testing Status | COA-verified, per lot |
| Country of Origin | India |
Safety & Considerations
The dried bark is the part traditionally used. Raw berries from this plant are not intended for consumption.
Modern safety data for cramp bark during pregnancy and breastfeeding is limited, so it is best used only under the guidance of a qualified herbalist or practitioner during those times.
Cramp bark contains naturally occurring coumarins, which may have a mild blood-thinning effect. If you take anticoagulant or blood-pressure medication, speak with your practitioner before use. Avoid cramp bark if you are sensitive to plants in the Viburnum (honeysuckle / Caprifoliaceae) family.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Information is offered for educational and traditional-use purposes. Please consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use.
Our policy is simple: if you aren't happy, send it back and receive a full refund. Anytime, for any reason.
🌼 Frequently Asked Questions
How do I prepare cramp bark, since it is a bark and not a soft leaf?
Cramp bark is woody, so we decoct it rather than steep it. We use about 1 to 2 teaspoons of the cut and sifted bark per cup of cold water, bring it to a gentle simmer, hold it there for 10 to 15 minutes with the lid on, then strain. The cut and sifted format is sized for exactly this slow, even extraction, and our cramp bark tea guide walks through it step by step.
Where is your cramp bark grown?
Viburnum opulus is a plant of cool, temperate highlands, the climate it evolved in. We partner with a vetted farm in India that grows it right where it flourishes. Every lot we ship receives the same per-batch lab work and the same 100% money-back guarantee as everything we carry.
Can I use this if I am pregnant or taking other medication?
We would point you to your practitioner first. Modern safety data for cramp bark during pregnancy and breastfeeding is limited, and because the bark contains naturally occurring coumarins with a mild blood-thinning effect, anyone on anticoagulant or blood-pressure medication should check in before using it. We share this so you can make an informed choice with a qualified herbalist or doctor who knows your situation.
How do I know the batch I receive is clean and potent?
Every lot is backed by its own Certificate of Analysis verifying purity, potency, and the absence of contaminants, and we publish each batch's COA on a single historical page so you can match the exact lot in your hands. Our policy is simple: if you aren't happy, send it back and receive a full refund. Anytime, for any reason.
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