Cascara Sagrada Extract 400 mg

Feature Summary

Cascara 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.

Contraindications

• Cascara 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.

Ingredients

Each capsule contains:
Cascara Sagrada 4:1 Extract (Rhamnus purshiana) (bark)........................... 250 mg
(Providing 1000 mg dried equivalent)

Non-medicinal Ingredients

Vegetarian capsule (carbohydrate gum [cellulose], purified water, silica), microcrystalline cellulose.

Recommended Adult Dose

1 capsule daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. Allow 6 to 12 hours for laxative effect to occur. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications or health products. Take a single dose at bedtime. Take two to three times per week. If results are not observed, the frequency of use may be increased up to once daily. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 7 days.