Black Haw
Botanical Name: Viburnum prunifolium
Common Names and Synonyms: American Sloe, Camp Bark, Stagbush
Background: Black haw has been used traditionally as a uterine
tonic (to aid in childbirth) and for the prevention of abortion and miscarriage.
Native to southern and mid-North America, the root bark of this shrubby
tree is also used for the after-pains of childbirth The reddish-brown
inner surface of the bark has a bitter, astringent taste, and produces
an antispasmodic effect on the female reproductive system.
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Black Haw in the Cayce Readings
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Only two readings discussed the specific action of black haw. One
reading utilized black haw root for treatment of the spleen; another reading
discussed mentioned the therapeutic action to the upper intestinal tract.
The most common systemic problem cited in the readings recommending black
haw was cardiovascular (usually hypertension), although pelvic disorders
and the after-effects of surgery were cited in a few readings.
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Black haw was prescribed in three amounts as follows:
2 ounces |
28 readings |
1 ounce |
3 readings |
1/2 ounce |
1 reading |
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Black haw was always recommended with other substances in a compound, never
by itself. Although a wide diversity of formulas were given,
the most common substances mentioned in the same readings with black haw
were as follows:
Tolu |
26 readings |
Yellow Dock |
20 readings |
Sarsaparilla |
19 readings |
Elder Flower |
18 readings |
Wild Cherry |
17 readings |
Prickly Ash |
13 readings |
Calisaya |
12 readings |
Buchu Leaves |
11 readings |
Burdock Root |
11 readings |
Mandrake |
11 readings |
Cayce Quote on Black Haw
4676-1
The body need not be in the state of worry of the condition. Only bring
about that which will equalize the circulation, stimulating the rebuilding
centers of the system, so as to produce that vital force necessary to overcome
these conditions in the system, creating the equal vibrations to the functioning
organs in the trunk portion of body.
In this we will find that which would create this
condition in the body: To one gallon of rain water, add:
Burdock Root......................2 ounces,
Yellow Dock Root..................2 ounces,
Black Haw Bark....................2 ounces,
Red Root..........................2 ounces,
Elder Flower......................2 ounces.
Reduce by simmering, not boiling, to one quart, while
warm, strain and add:
Balsam of Tolu....................3 drams,
(cut in the alcohol) with
Grain alcohol.....................6 ounces.
(Q) What is cause of the pain in this body's left side?
(A) Reflexes from the condition in the spleen force itself and
the strain as is produced on the nerve and ligaments or this portion of
the body. With the action of those elements found in the Black Haw
and Red Root, will find these pains will gradually be relieved as the condition
producing those is alleviated - spleenic action, reflex forces. Keep
the intestinal tract open, but not by purging, but rather by the medicinal
properties as given here and diet and movement in exercise for the pelvic
organs. Not necessary that this be purged if these are taken, circular,
bending motion of the body.
3724-1
This we would apply to this body to bring about
normal effects in all portions, in all of the circulation and to the nervous
structure and its forces in this body. First we would take into the
system those properties to produce equilibrium to the circulation and to
give to the blood forces to carry forces needed to rebuild within the Cellular
force itself, and that which will be absorbed which will act with the system,
that is acting at present to produce equilibrium throughout. Take
this into the system:
Sarsaparilla Root (preferably green
rather than dried).....6
ounces,
Black haw Bark, dried......2 ounces,
Yellow dock Rood, dried....2 ounces,
Prickly Ash Bark...........2 ounces,
Elder Flower, dried........4 ounces,
Wild Cherry Bark, dried....2 ounces.
This will be placed in a gallon of water, rain water
preferred, reduced by simmering not boiling to one quart, strain through
flannel. While still warm add 4 ounces of Grain alcohol with Balsam
of Tolu one-half ounce.
The action of these properties combined within the
system are to act on the effects acquired in the lung forces within clarifying
blood. The action of certain properties is to rebuild the Hemoglobin
within the blood to give more Leukocytes to the blood, as we find in the
bark of Wild Cherry and Sarsaparilla. The action of the Duodenum,
pancrean juices to the stomach and the intestinal forces are well applied
form those of Blackhaw and Dock root, those to function of the organs of
the Pelvis from the Elder Flower and the Balsam of Tolu with its action
on those organs. The alcohol force is to create more of the grape
sugar within the stomach itself.
Dose of this would be a tablespoonful three times
a day...
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