Crampbark (Noun)
Meaning
Deciduous thicket-forming Old World shrub with clusters of white flowers and small bright red berries.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Crampbark has been used for centuries in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including muscle cramps and spasms.
- The flowering branches of the crampbark shrub were highly valued for their ornamental value and fragrance in 19th-century English gardens.
- Crampbark is also known by its other names including guelder rose and snowball tree.
- In some cultures, crampbark berries are considered a food source and are consumed raw or cooked into jams and preserves.
- The bark of the crampbark shrub contains a compound that can help to relax muscles and relieve menstrual cramps.