* Forwarded (from: HERBS-N-SUCH)
* Originally from Alex Vasauskas (1:17/75) to Greg Mayman.
* Original dated: Sun Nov 02, 18:46
Greg Mayman wrote in a message to Alex Vasauskas:
 AV> That price might be enough to convince a person to give angelica
 AV> (Angelica archangelica) a try as an alternative  ;-)
 GM> AA is relatively common, but to date, I haven't seen any claims for
 GM> it, which makes me think that it does not have the same
 GM> effects.
Both A. sinensis and A. archangelica are listed as antispasmodics,
tonics for women, and as treatments for cramps, and particularly
menstrual cramps, and stimulating menstruation.  The tonic properties
are supposedly greatest in dong quai, but angelica is also
considered to be very effective.
As for menstrual cramps, the women I know who have taken decoctions
of the bark of Viburnum genus have invariably had the cramps
quickly relieved.  These plants include crampbark (Viburnum
opulis), black haw (Viburnum prunifolium), and up here in the
Great White North -- high bush cranberry (Viburnum edule), which
is common in the woods.  The beverage can be very astringent due
to the tannin content, but this is tamed by adding milk.  Some
honey also helps make it more drinkable.  The muscle relaxants
in these herbs are also effective for relieving spasming skeletal
muscles.
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