Guelder Rose Viburnum opulus Herbal Medicine Cramp Bark 85+ Y/O Trade Ad Card

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Guelder Rose Viburnum opulus Herbal Medicine Cramp Bark 85+ Y/O Trade Ad Card
NOTE:
THESE ARE NOT POSTCARDS
THEY ARE TRADE/ADVERTISING CARDS.
THEY ARE MUCH SMALLER THAN A STANDARD POSTCARD
AND
THERE IS ADVERTISING TEXT ON THE BACK!
THE CARD DIMENSIONS ARE APPROXIMATELY
2 5/8 '' x 1 3/8 ''  or  6.5 cm. x 3.5 cm.
THIS IS AN ORIGINAL 85+ Y/O TRADE - ADVERTISING CARD
GUELDER ROSE
Guelder-rose is a shrub with angled stems and showy flowers, thriving best on damp, rich
soils. The large, white outer flowers in the inflorescences have no stamens nor carpels, they
only function as attractions for insects. The fertile central flowers are pollinated e.g. by bees
and some beetles. Also self pollination takes place. The bark and wood of poisonous
guelder-rose are fetid. The bark has been and still is used as a pain-alleviating medicine,
Thats why the name cramp bark
Medicinal use of Guelder Rose: Guelder rose is a powerful antispasmodic and is much used
in the treatment of asthma, cramps and other conditions such as colic or painful
menstruation. It is also used as a sedative remedy for nervous conditions. The bark is
antispasmodic, astringent and sedative. The bark contains "scopoletin", a coumarin that has
a sedative affect on the uterus. A tea is used internally to relieve all types of spasms,
including menstrual cramps, spasms after childbirth and threatened miscarriage. It is also
used in the treatment of nervous complaints and debility. The bark is harvested in the
autumn before the leaves change colour, or in the spring before the leaf buds open. It is
dried for later use. The leaves and fruits are antiscorbutic, emetic and laxative. A
homeopathic remedy is made from the fresh bark. It is used in the treatment of menstrual
pain and spasms after childbirth.
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THE CARD DIMENSIONS ARE APPROXIMATELY
2 5/8 '' x 1 3/8 ''  or  6.5 cm. x 3.5 cm.
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THIS CARD IS  NOT A MODERN REPRODUCTION
IT IS  85+ YEARS OLD
IT IS NOT PERFECT
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