What is the viburnum?
Viburnum (Viburnum lantana) has not been an illustrious stranger for plant lovers and herbalists since the dawn of time. Well known in Europe and North America, there are traces of its use throughout history. Indeed, it was used for pregnant women, preventing them from miscarriages.
Today, the viburnum is most often used for its ornamental virtues. Indeed, this shrub decorates many gardens.
What are the benefits of viburnum?
Viburnum has not been the subject of many studies. Unfortunately, we have only a few elements that allow us to know the full healing extent of this plant.
Nevertheless, as the secular use wants it, it is clear that this plant at the same time antispasmodic and astringent can be used for:
- relieve the painful periods ;
- it can also help to solve the problem of heavy periodssover the long term;
- it is also effective against the symptoms of menopause.
You will have understood it, the viburnum is the plant of the woman. She accompanies her in her menstrual cycles as well as her pregnancy.
What are the uses of viburnum?
If it concerns period-related spasms, then viburnum can be used externally, directly on the painful area. Those who are familiar with the care by plants also consume it in glycerine macerate (gemmotherapy to order in pharmacy). These are extracts of embryonic plants, a macerate being obtained thanks to the young shoots or buds. In this form, viburnum’s effects cover a broader spectrum.
It can relieve the allergies (she carries out substantive work on the allergic field in association with Ribes nigrum – blackcurrant), theasthmaTHE bronchitisI’eczema or the dermatosis. In this form, in drops, the viburnum is taken as a 3-week cure.
It would also have some effectiveness against scarlet fever, fever and constipation. However, it is recommended to consult a doctor before starting treatment with viburnum macerate.
What are the contraindications of viburnum?
For internal use, it is not recommended for pregnant women and people with heart problems. In general, pregnant women are always advised to consult their doctor before taking any treatment for the first time.
For external use, there is no contraindication. Indeed, this plant has the particularity of having no known adverse effects. Nevertheless, there are very few studies about this plant and its use remains confidential. It is therefore advisable to remain cautious when using viburnum for treatment.
In general, thea viburnum is not recommended for young children. Think of consult a doctor before starting treatment with viburnum.
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