Viburnum

VIBURNUM, Viburnum opulus L. and Viburnum prunifolium L., plants of the honeysuckle family (Caprifoliaceae); the first species is the Russian, or common, Viburnum, while the second is the American Viburnum. In medicine, the bark of both species is used (BARK). The bark of Viburnum contains resinous bitter substance, viburnin, its composition also includes traces of alkaloid, valeric acid, citric acid, malic acid, tannic acid, and others. The bark and fluid extract (Cortex Vibumi, Extractum fluidum Vibumi opuli) of the common Viburnum are recommended as an antispasmodic remedy in children and for hysteria, in gynecology for menstrual pains, for prevention of abortion, etc. Dose 5-20 g of bark in decoction, to be taken by tablespoon. Fluid extract: in doses of 2.0-4.0 several times a day. American Viburnum, Viburnum prunifolium (Cortex), is recommended as a sedative and uterine tonic, especially in threatened abortion, premature labor, painful menstruation, and uterine cramps after childbirth; in the form of fluid extract (Extractum fluidum Vibumi prunifolii) in doses of 0.5-2.0 several times a day. The mechanism of action on the uterus has not been elucidated.