There are not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for black haw. Be sure to follow directions on product label and consult your doctor, pharmacist or other health care professional before using this natural remedy for back pain.
The bark and roots of the black haw plant contain pharmacologically active ingredients. These include salicyclic acid, salicin, oxalic acid, tannins, and scopoletin. The salicylate contributes to black haw's anti-inflammatory effect. Black haw may help relieve the discomfort caused by sciatica, spasms of the neck and back and painful menstruation.
(Viburnum prunifolium) Black Haw grows in some parts of North America and has a long history of therapeutic use among Native Americans. Traditional uses include the treatment of symptoms that occur with menstruation, pregnancy, and childbirth.
