Scientific name
Viburnum prunifolium
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Origin
North America
Parts Used
Drug consisting of the bark of the stem and branches
Chemical constituents
- Resins;
- Iridoid glucosides;
- Hydroquinone (arbutin);
- Coumarins (scopoletin);
- Tannins;
- Organic acids (formic, valeric, salicylic);
- Alkaloids.
Viburnum in Herbalist: Properties of Viburnum
The drug of the viburnum, the cortex, is indicated in the treatment of pains related to the menstrual cycle, thanks to its spasmolytic activity on the uterine muscles (medical prescription).
