Thanks to its antispasmodic properties, guelder rose can help relieve back and leg aches caused by PMS or due to physical activity. The filopodial is the constituent that is responsible for the antispasmodic properties of the guelder rose tree, making it arguably one of the key components, as it can prevent uterine spasms, and therefore cramps, during menstruation. Also, it has been traditionally used during pregnancy, in order to prevent miscarriage and premature labor.