Cascara Sagrada

Description

Cascara Sagrada

A great herb in low dosages to strengthen the GI tract.

Scientific name: Rhamnus purshiana

Parts used: Aged, dried bark.

Actions: Alterative, anti-bilious, antidiabetic, bitter tonic, cathartic, emetic, febrifuge, hepatic, laxative, nervine, peristaltic strengthener, purgative, stomachic.

-Helps tone and strengthen the intestines.

-Increases and strengthens peristalsis.

-Increases secretions of the liver, pancreas, stomach and intestines.

-Strengthens the autonomic nervous system of the alimentary canal.

-Use for constipation, but better used in a cleaning and rebuilding formula for the GI tract.

-Helps clean and strengthen the liver.

-Promotes bile secretion.

-Improves digestion in small dosages.

-Use in cases of gallstones, piles and hemorrhoids.

-Can be used for intestinal worms.

Usage 

half a teaspoon, dissolve in a cup of warm water