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Rhamnus Purshiana Cascara Sagrada (Therapeutic Action and Uses (Tonic…
Rhamnus Purshiana
Cascara Sagrada
Synonyms
Sacred Bark
California Buckthorn
Parts Used and Solvents
The aged and dried bark
Diluted alcohol, boiling water
Should be aged minimum one year, more effective
Chemical Constituents
Emodin (laxative principle C15 H10 O5)
Chrysophanic Acid and Tannins
Therapeutic Action and Uses
Tonic
Primary use - entire alimentary canal
Permanent beneficial effect on intestinal tract
Works by stimulating colonic peristalsis - through ANS
Cathartic
Accelerates defecation and detoxifies bowels
Laxative to Drastic Purgative
Depending on dose
Alterative
Hepatic
Increases secretion of liver
Stomachic
Increases secretions, promotes digestion and appatite
Febrifuge
Non habit forming
But would need to be taken continuously unless lifestyle in changed
Can cause staining of lower intestinal tract - no harm