Bark from the trunk and branches of the snowball tree, mainly root bark in the trade. Grey-brown on the outside, reddish-brown, bitter-tasting bark on the inside.
ESCOP: not processed
HMPC: not processed
Commission E: not processed
Herbal medicine: Used as an astringent, tonic and sedative, against vomiting during pregnancy, climacteric complaints. Also used as a diuretic, as well as for cramps and asthma, also for uterine cramps after pregnancy and for threatened miscarriage. Also used in TCM and homeopathy.