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Cascara Sagrada Information
Also Known As: Rhamnus Purshiana Bark, Sacred Bark
Cascara Sagrada is a natural laxative, originally used by Native Americans in the pacific, northwest.
Medicinal Uses of Cascara Sagrada:
The only use for Cascara Sagrada is a laxative. However, the process of preparing the Cascara Sagrada can be quite grueling. Once you peel the bark from the Rhamnus Purshiana tree, it must sit and 'cure' for at least one year before ingestion. If not aged properly, Cascara Sagrada is known to agitate the Gastrointestinal tract and cause vomiting, cramps and severe & bloody diarrhea.Cascara Sagrada Safety Concerns & Restrictions:
Cascara Sagrada should NOT be taken for longer than 7 consecutive days. Excessive use of Cascara Sagrada can cause your colon to become dependent on it's use, and you will only be able to have a bowel movement with the assistance of some form of laxative.If you suffer from any of the following ailments, you should NOT use Cascara Sagrada or products containing Cascara Sagrada without close doctor supervision.
 Irritable Bowel Syndrome |
Ulcerative Colitis |
| Crohn's Disease |
Diverticulitis/Diverticulosis |
| Severe Hemorrhoids |
Anemia |
| Liver or Kidney Disease |
Blood Vessel Damage |
| Recent Colon Surgery |
Past History of Colon Cancer |
Cascara Sagrada Side Effects:
Use of Cascara Sagrada or products containing Cascara Sagrada may cause a person to experience one or more of the following symptoms:| Severe Cramps |
Bloody, Severe Diarrhea |
| Lingering Abdominal Pain |
Electrolyte Imbalance |
| Bloating |
Nausea |
| Loss of Bodily Fluids |
Liver Toxicity |
| Urine Discoloration |
Swelling of Fingertips (in rare cases) |
Is Colon Cleansing Safe?