Botanical name: Frangula purshiana
Other name: cascara, cascara buckthorn, cascara sagrada, bearberry, and in the Chinook Jargon, chittem stick and chitticum stick; syn. Rhamnus purshiana
Cascara sagrada powder is the finely ground iteration of the bark sourced from the Rhamnus purshiana tree, indigenous to North America. Esteemed for centuries as a traditional herbal remedy addressing digestive issues and constipation, this powder carries a bitter taste accompanied by a subtly woody aroma. Packed with anthraquinones, compounds thought to invigorate intestinal muscles and encourage regular bowel movements, cascara sagrada powder finds frequent application in natural laxatives and herbal solutions tailored to alleviate constipation.
Medicinal Uses:
- Laxative / Constipation
- Digestive Health
- Anti-parasitic / Anti-microbial
- Detoxification
