Cascara Sagrada Bark Frangula purshiana (Rhamnus)

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Cascara Sagrada is translated to “sacred bark” in Spanish. Cascara Sagrada is a species of buckthorn native to the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia. The bark is removed in spring, then is left to mature over an extended period before undergoing a meticulous process of care and transformation. Cascara Sagrada is a bitter herb with laxative actions.

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Cascara Sagrada is translated to “sacred bark” in Spanish. Cascara Sagrada is a species of buckthorn native to the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia. The bark is removed in spring, then is left to mature over an extended period before undergoing a meticulous process of care and transformation. Cascara Sagrada is a bitter herb with laxative actions.

Origin: Mexico

Active Compounds: aloe emodin anthraglycosides, anthraquinones, barbaloin, cascarosides a and b, chrysalin, chrysophanic acid, emodin fatty acids, frangulin factors, glycosides lipids, resins, rhamnetin rhein, tannins

Contraindications & Safety: Avoid this herb if you're pregnant or breastfeeding. Not suitable for chronic diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, or ulcers. Yellow-brown urine may occur but is harmless. Kids under 12 shouldn't use this without a doctor's approval.