› Forums › HomeGrown Herbalist Student Forum › Herbal Medicine Making › CRAMP BARK PREPARATION This topic has 2 replies, 3 voices, and was last updated 2 years, 4 months ago by . Viewing 2 reply threads Author Posts April 8, 2023 at 3:30 PM #29007 Laura ScottStudent Does anyone know if I should strip the buds off the cramp bark canes before I strip the bark off? Thanks! April 10, 2023 at 7:50 AM #29028 PaigeStudent I think I heard or read somewhere that you want to get down to the green portion of the branch, especially with larger branches. PMR April 14, 2023 at 11:31 AM #30024 Dr. Patrick JonesHomestead Instructor a bud won’t hurt you and Paige is right, you want the inner green cambium. On really small branches, I don’t bother separating off the thin outer bark Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider. Author Posts Viewing 2 reply threads You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Log In Username: Password: Keep me signed in Log In Log in / Register