Botanical name: Frangula purshiana
Other name: cascara, cascara buckthorn, cascara sagrada, bearberry
Cascara sagrada, translating to “sacred bark” in Spanish, has a historical legacy as a laxative employed by Native Americans for centuries. Embraced by Western medical practices in the 19th century, cascara sagrada continues to be a component in over-the-counter laxative formulations, frequently blended with other herbal ingredients like aloe vera.
Medicinal Uses:
- Constipation
- Emptying the colon before a colonoscopy
- Other conditions
