Guelder rose / Cramp bark (Udika / Broćika)

Traditionally used

⚠ Do not eat raw fruit. Consult healthcare provider in pregnancy — antispasmodic activity. Decoction of dried bark for menstrual cramps and leg muscle spasm. Traditional antispasmodic.

On the Adriatic shore

⚠ Ne jesti sirove plodove. Posavjetovati se sa zdravstvenim djelatnikom u trudnoći — antispazmodičko djelovanje. Dekokt osušene kore za menstrualne i mišićne grčeve.

In three languages

Français — ⚠ Ne pas consommer les fruits crus. Consulter un professionnel de santé pendant la grossesse — activité antispasmodique. Décoction d'écorce séchée pour crampes menstruelles et spasmes musculaires.

Safety

Safety notes for this plant are still being written. Until they are, treat it with a cautious hand.

⚑Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.

Sources & lineage

Kept alongside

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