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FeaturesCascara sagrada (Rhamnus purshiana) is a bark that is rich in hormone-like oils that promote peristaltic action in the colon. It is one of the best herbs to use for chronic constipation and (some herbalists say that it is not habit-forming) its effects can be felt within 6 to 8 hours, producing soft stools with little discomfort. It increases the secretions of the stomach, liver and pancreas and exerts a remarkable action in torpor of the colon in constipation.
Cascara is very valuable for hemorrhoids due to poor bowel function. It helps to promote painless evacuations and, after extended usage, the bowels will function naturally and regularly from its tonic effects. It is cleansing to the colon and helps rebuild its functions. Cascara has often been recommended as part of cleansing and detoxifying programs and in small doses it may be an effective liver tonic.
BenefitsEffective laxative
Helps to increase secretions in the stomach, liver and pancreas
Improves bowel function
Detoxification properties
Liver tonic
IngredientsEach capsule contains:
Cascara sagrada extract (50% Cascarosides)
(Rhamnus purshiana) ............................................................250 mg
Cascara sagrada powder (Rhamnus purshiana) .....................150 mg
Dosage1 capsule per day, or as directed by a health care practitioner. Keep out of the reach of children.
ContraindicationsCascara and other stimulant laxatives may decrease the absorption of drugs passing through the gastrointestinal tract.
If you are currently taking an oral medication, talk to your health care practitioner before self-medicating with cascara.
Cascara may potentiate the action of digoxin and other heart medications due to potassium depletion. Consult your health care practitioner prior to use.
The use of cascara with thiazide diuretics and corticosteroids may further decrease potassium levels.
Additional InformationChildren: In general, stimulant laxatives should be avoided in children less than six years of age unless directed by a health care practitioner. Suitable for children older than 6 years of age at one-half of the adult dosage.
Pregnancy and Nursing: Cascara and other stimulant laxative should be avoided during pregnancy. Consult your health care practitioner if you are breast-feeding before using cascara. Cascara anthraquinones pass into the breast milk, but the concentration is usually insufficient to affect the infant. Nonetheless there have been reported cases of infant experiencing diarrhea after breastfeeding from a mother who had taken cascara.
Seniors: Seniors commonly experience constipation and are most susceptible to becoming dependent on laxatives. Seniors are most likely to experience the more serious side effects of long-term use because of potassium-depleting effects of cascara and other stimulant laxatives. Bulk-forming laxatives are usually preferred for seniors.
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