Viburnum prunifolium, ext.

BeschreibungShrub or small tree, approximately 3 m (10 ft.) high, native to the United States (Connecticut, Michigan, Georgia, Arkansas, Mississippi, Florida). The plant has obtuse or slightly pointed leaves similar to the Prunus species, ellipsoid or ovoid fruits, and highly flexible branches. The part used is the bark from the branches. Haw, black is tonic, bitter, and aromatic.The derivatives are fluid extract, tincture (20% in 60% ethanol), and dried water alcoholic extract. The main constituents include salicin (saligenin glucoside), vibumin, and a trace of essential oil that has never been isolated.