It is particularly effective in treating dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation), threatened miscarriage, and uterine cramps, especially in women who are prone to spasmodic pain in the lower abdomen or back during their menstrual cycle. viburnum prunifolium is also used to prevent habitual miscarriages, relieve false labour pains, and support women during early pregnancy when there is a tendency toward uterine irritation or instability.