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Dietary supplement

Cramp Bark Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Terra

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

Cramp Bark is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra 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 Herbal Terra

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.

Cramp Bark by Herbal Terra is a one-ingredient liquid extract made from the dried bark of Viburnum opulus, also called cramp bark — a plant used in traditional medicine. The extract is suspended in menstruum, which is the liquid solvent used to draw out the plant's active compounds.

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: Cramp relief and muscle relaxation.
  • We looked for evidence on: Dysmenorrhea, Muscle cramps, Pregnancy-related leg cramps, Menstrual pain, General cramping.
  • 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 for Cramp Bark isn't established in the data we hold. It has been used traditionally for muscle cramps, period pain (dysmenorrhea), kidney stones, pregnancy-related leg cramps, and diabetes, but we don't have reliable scientific evidence to rate how well it works for any of these uses.

If you're thinking about it for a specific concern, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist.

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 know relatively little about how it affects the body in real-world use. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and breastfeeding because there isn't enough information to know it's safe in those situations.

If you're pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

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 for Cramp Bark in our data. That's good news on the medication front — but it's still worth running your specific prescriptions through the search tool on this page and confirming with your pharmacist before you start.

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.

Cramp Bark is a traditional herbal remedy with no documented medication interactions, but the scientific evidence for its effectiveness isn't established. It's not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

If you're considering it for muscle cramps, period pain, or another condition, talk it over with your own doctor or pharmacist to see if it fits your needs.

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 Sep 25, 2020.

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 Herbal Terra
Barcode (UPC) 7429523886824
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2020
DSLD ID 235326
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 Herbal Terra, 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:
1 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
7429523886824
IngredientAmount% DV
wildcrafted Cramp Bark (Viburnum opulus) dried bark liquid extract970 mg--

Other ingredients: Menstruum

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Label statements
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Formulation

Origin of plant material: USA.

Manufactured in the USA in an FDA registered facility

Alcohol free

Dried herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3 Expertly extracted Laboratory tested 330 mg/1 mL Premium product Alcohol-free liquid herbal extract

Non GMO

No artificial ingredients, GMO, gluten, color additives, fillers, preservatives or binders. Natural Gluten Free

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Direction Shake well before use. Adults take up to 30 drops (1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 3-4 fl. oz of juice or water up to 4 times a day. We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking this or any other herbal supplements.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

Precautions

Caution May have contraindications.

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Consult a physician before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, dark place.

Formula

Viburnum opulus

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA Made in an FDA registered facility Natural Gluten Free

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Cramp Bark by Herbal Terra label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Cramp Bark by Herbal Terra

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

Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

970 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...

Wildcrafted Cramp Bark (Viburnum opulus) dried bark liquid extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Menstruum. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Cramp Bark by Herbal Terra 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.

Herbal Terra

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Name
Herbal Terra
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Cramp Bark by Herbal Terra: Common Questions

Does Cramp Bark by Herbal Terra 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 Cramp Bark if I'm pregnant?
The safety data advises against it during pregnancy because there isn't enough information to know it's safe. If you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Is Cramp Bark safe while breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety information for breastfeeding. If you're nursing, check with your doctor or pharmacist to see whether it's right for you.
Does Cramp Bark actually work for muscle cramps?
Cramp Bark has been used traditionally for muscle cramps, but we don't have reliable scientific evidence to say how well it works. Your doctor can help you weigh whether to try it.
What's menstruum in the inactive ingredients?
Menstruum is the liquid solvent used to extract the active compounds from the dried cramp bark. It's not an active ingredient — it's just the medium that carries the plant extract.
Can I use Cramp Bark for period pain?
Cramp Bark has been used in traditional medicine for dysmenorrhea (period pain), but we don't have reliable evidence to rate its effectiveness. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it might help your situation.

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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.

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