black haw
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What is black haw?
Generic Name: black haw
The use of black haw in cultural and traditional settings may differ from concepts accepted by
current Western medicine. When considering the use of herbal supplements, consultation with a primary
health care professional is advisable. Additionally, consultation with a practitioner trained in the uses of
herbal/health supplements may be beneficial, and coordination of treatment among all health care
providers involved may be advantageous.
Black haw is also known as blackhaw viburnum, cramp bark, sheepberry, shonny, sloe,
sloe-leaved viburnum, stagbush, sweethaw, American sloe, king's crown, sheep berry, snowball, tree
stagbush and others.
Black haw has been used to ease the symptoms of menopause and menstrual discomfort. Black
haw has also been used for false labor pains and in threatened miscarriage. In addition, it has been used
to lower blood pressure in hypertension and as an anti-spasmodic the treatment of asthma.
Black haw has not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or purity. All potential
risks and/or advantages of black haw may not be known. Additionally, there are no regulated
manufacturing standards in place for these compounds. There have been instances where herbal/health
supplements have been sold which were contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health
supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.
Black haw may also have uses other than those listed in this medication guide.
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