Product Description

Bark

Antiviral, anticancer, laxative, cholagogue, intestinal cleanser.  Cascara sagrada is used primarily as a laxative and stimulates the peristaltic action of the intestine. This property helps restore the proper tone and health of the intestine by pushing waste out of diverticula pouches that develop in the intestinal wall, this helps restore the mucous lining and health of the intestine. Cascara sagrada has been used in traditional medicine to improve stomach, liver, and pancreas secretions and to break up and remove gallstones from the gallbladder.

(Medical caution: Do not use if you have diarrhea or abdominal pain. Women are nursing or pregnant are advised to avoid Cascara Sagrada because it can induce labor, and lactating woman can pass on the compound via breastfeeding. Not recommended for use longer than seven consecutive days. Don’t not exceed the recommended doses to avoid liver damage. Cascara Sagrada use has been shown to be safe and useful with recommended usage.)