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Cascara sagrada bark laxative herb

Cascara sagrada bark also called sacred bark,persian bark and chittem bark was introduced by northern california indians to 16th century spanish explorers.The cascara sagrada tree is a small to medium size tree and it's bark is removed,cut into small pieces and dried for one year before being used medicinally.

The cascara sagrada bark is a mild laxative and became popular in europe as an approved treatment for constipation.

Cascara sagrada bark is very helpful in cases of dry, hard bowel movement and specially non-movement.It also moistens the bowels.The main constituent carcaris anthraquinone glysosides which is found to be a stumulating laxative.This property of the casava sagrada bark is beneficial in gently stimulating the large intestinal wall to increase bowel movement.

Cascara sagrada bark benefits

Control ocassional constipation

Treat humorroid and anal fissures

Excellent remedy for gallstones,and increases the secretions of bile

Cascara sagrada possible side effects

Some people may develop crampy gastrointestinal discomfort

Long term use of any laxative can make your body lose critical fluids and salts leading to chronic diarrhea or weakness

Never ingest fresh cascara sagrada bark.It is extremely irritating and can cause vomitting

Avoid cascara sagrada bark in case you suffer from inflammatory bowel

Not recommended for pregnant women.

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