Evidence supporting the use of: Viburnum
For the health condition: Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Viburnum species, such as Viburnum opulus (commonly known as cramp bark) and Viburnum prunifolium (black haw), have a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, primarily for their purported antispasmodic effects on smooth muscle. In North American and European herbal traditions, these plants were historically used to relieve muscle cramps, menstrual pain, and sometimes gastrointestinal cramping. The rationale for their use in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) stems from their reputation as "cramp relievers," with the assumption that their action may extend to intestinal smooth muscle spasms associated with IBS symptoms.

However, scientific evidence to support the use of Viburnum species specifically for IBS is minimal. There are no robust clinical trials or modern pharmacological studies directly evaluating their efficacy for IBS. Most available data are limited to historical texts, anecdotal reports, and in vitro or animal studies that show some antispasmodic activity, but these are not IBS-specific. Therefore, while their use is rooted in tradition, particularly for cramping conditions, the evidence for effectiveness in IBS is weak and primarily historical rather than scientific.

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