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Dietary supplement

Cramp Bark Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herb Pharm

Liquid Category: Botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Cramp Bark is a dietary supplement by Herb Pharm with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for menstrual cramps, muscle spasms, general cramping pain.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Cramp Bark by Herb Pharm

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: Cramp Bark Bark Extract, a liquid herbal extract. The inactive ingredients are cane alcohol, distilled water, and glycerin — these are the base and preservative that keep the extract shelf-stable.

Does it work?

Insufficient evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Insufficient

There isn't enough reliable clinical evidence to rate this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: muscle cramps and menstrual discomfort relief.
  • We looked for evidence on: Dysmenorrhea, Muscle cramps, Pregnancy-related leg cramps, General cramping, Muscle spasms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Cramp Bark is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Muscle cramps (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Cramp Bark is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Dysmenorrhea, Pregnancy-related leg cramps.

The evidence we hold on cramp bark is insufficient to rate how well it works. Traditionally it's been used for muscle cramps, period pain (dysmenorrhea), pregnancy-related leg cramps, kidney stones, and diabetes — but we don't have reliable data to say whether it actually delivers results for any of those uses.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Cramp Bark

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Cramp bark is generally used in traditional medicine, but human safety data are limited. We have no adverse effects documented in our data.

During pregnancy, the safety data advise against it. For breastfeeding, there isn't enough information — talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it if you're nursing, so you can decide together what's right for you.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Cramp Bark

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we checked.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with insufficient evidence for its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and some safety-information gaps remain.

If you're looking for traditional herbal support and you're not pregnant or breastfeeding, cramp bark is generally well tolerated with no known medication interactions. Because evidence on how well it works is still unclear, manage your expectations — and let us know what you're taking so we can confirm there's no conflict.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 24, 2025.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Cramp Bark, straight from the product label.

Brand Herb Pharm
Barcode (UPC) 090700000448
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 Milliliter(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 24, 2025
DSLD ID 335844
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Cramp Bark by Herb Pharm, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
0.7 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.7 mL
Servings per container
42
UPC/BARCODE
090700000448
IngredientAmount% DV
Cramp Bark Bark Extract657 mg--

Other ingredients: Cane Alcohol, Water, Distilled, Glycerin

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use Shake well before using Adults: Add 1 squeeze of the dropper bulb to 2 oz. of water or juice, 2 to 5 times per day. Best taken between meals.

Precautions

Keep out of the reach of children

Storage

Store away from heat & light

Formula

Viburnum opulus

Cramp Bark Liquid Extract

Formulation

System restoration Musculorskeletal

Gluten-free

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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Cramp Bark by Herb Pharm label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Cramp Bark by Herb Pharm

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size0.7 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container42 Amounts shown are per serving.

Cramp Bark Bark Extract

No known
interactions
657 mg per serving

Cramp Bark is the dried bark of Viburnum opulus, traditionally used to ease muscle and menstrual cramps. Modern, high-quality human studies are very l...

Cramp Bark Bark Extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Cane Alcohol, Water, Distilled, Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Cramp Bark by Herb Pharm Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Cramp Bark. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Cramp Bark, from the product label.

Herb Pharm

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Name
Herb Pharm
City
Williams
State
OR
ZipCode
97544
Phone Number
800-348-4372
Web Address
www.herb-pharm.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Cramp Bark by Herb Pharm: Common Questions

Does Cramp Bark by Herb Pharm interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Cramp Bark. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Cramp Bark contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant?
No — the safety data advise against cramp bark during pregnancy. Talk with your doctor or midwife about what's safe for you during pregnancy.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety information for breastfeeding. Chat with your doctor or pharmacist before using it — they can help you weigh the pros and cons for your situation.
Does this actually work for muscle cramps?
Cramp bark has been used that way in traditional medicine, but we don't have reliable evidence yet to say whether it really does. Your results may vary.
What's this extract made from?
It's made from the bark of the cramp bark plant, extracted into a liquid with cane alcohol, water, and glycerin.
Will this interfere with my medications?
No interactions are documented for cramp bark in our data. Still, if you're on prescription drugs, it's worth checking with us — we can confirm it's clear for your specific medications.

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The Full Monographs Behind Cramp Bark’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Cramp Bark's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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