CASCARA SAGRADA:

CASCARA SAGRADA (100 Capsules) (Rhamnus purshiana).

Single herb (bark used).

390 mg per capsule.

Recommended on the label:

1 or 2 capsule with 2 meals daily.

Other Ingredients: Kosher gelatin and water capsule.

Properties: Bitter, Cholagogue, Laxative (Stimulant), Nervine, Purgative (Cathartic).

Nutrients: Vit A, B2, and B6, calcium, manganese,potassium. Anthraquinones (aloe-emodin).

Nutrition for: Colon, constipation, healthy form and tone of the bowel, bile, digestion, liver,

waste elimination, cleansing colon toxins.

Cascara Sagrada is commonly named Sacred Bark, and was thus named by Spanish Missionaries who saw the inhabitants using Cascara as a laxative. It has been marketed since 1877 and used by the medical profession.

Cascara stimulates the lining of the upper intestine, producing natural peristaltic movement in this way. The glycosides, when in contact with the bacteria present in the bowel, form metabolites which enter the lining, thus producing normal peristaltic action.

It is intended for the occasional constipation situation, not for ongoing chronic constipation.

In the case of Haemorrhoids it can be helpful; as the cascara softens the stool.

Children and the elderly can tolerate this one as it is mild, but it is for the occasional use.

If taken continually the laxative effect decreases, but it continues to tone the bowel.

This is a very popular product and is also in the combination LBS 11, (also known as Herbalax).

Cascara Sagrada is non habit forming but one may become dependent on laxatives, even of the herbal kind, so adding necessary fiber and a high amount of fluids and/or high fluid content foods to the daily regime could be very helpful. Also the addition of rough grain bread rather than the white or "brown" bread could also be very helpful.

All the various types of roughage are so important for normal bowel movements and the fruit and vegetable fibers along with whole grain fibers such as oatmeal, whole wheat and whole rice is very important. Sometimes eating only one type of fiber is not enough to do the trick.

Common names

Cascara, Cascara Buckthorn, Cascara Sagrada, Chittembark, Sacred Bark, Wahoo.

Precautions:

Do not use In excess.

Not for during pregnancy or lactation without seeking professional advice.

Do not use in the presence of diarrhea, abdominal pain or vomiting.

If on any drugs for any problem at all, check first to see if this herb is compatible.

Use only as necessary.

If symptoms persist please see your health professional.

Some other products for the nourishment of the bowels: LBS 11 (“Herbalax” “Lower Bowel Stimulant”)

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug administration.
Information about this product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease

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