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Cascara Sagrada
(Rhamnus purshianus)
COMMON NAMES: Purschiana bark, Persian bark, sacred bark, chittam bark, bearberry.
MEDICINAL PART: Bark
DESCRIPTION: One of the oldest, time-proven, and most reliable remedies for chronic constipation. It is not habit-forming. It is a good intestinal tonic. An excellent remedy for gallstones and increases the secretion of bile. Good for liver complaints; especially an enlarged liver. Mix four tsp. in a quart of boiling water, let steep for one hour, and drink one or two cupfuls a day one hour before meals or on an empty stomach. It is well sometimes to drink a cupful on retiring. Cascara sagrada is a wonderful remedy.
Among the Indians it was known as "sacred bark." It was called sacred by them because of the excellent results they obtained from its use. The writer (Jethro Kloss) has used this remedy for over thirty years, with gratifying results. The bark is very bitter and disagreeable to the taste of many people. Have them on hand when needed. When there is a bad taste in the mouth, or the bowels do not move as they should, take one or more of these tablets according to your needs. Take them immediately after meals, or upon retiring. An excellent remedy for children when constipated.
Caution: Fresh bark should not be used. It should be at least one year old before using.
PROPERTIES AND USES: Bitter tonic. It is one of the best remedies for chronic constipation. It does not form the drug habit. It is a good intestinal tonic. An excellent remedy for gallstones increases secretion of bile, good for liver complaints, especially enlarged liver.
Cascara Sagrada is known as “Doans Pills”. It mainly is used for colon related problems. It stimulates secretions of the liver, pancreas, and stomach when taken internally. Use in small but frequent doses. In chronic constipation, gradually decrease the dose to stimulate the peristaltic action of the colon. It should be taken on an empty stomach. As it restores the tone of the bowel, it produces a permanent beneficial effect. It is good taken upon retiring as it helps to relax and soothe the system.
PREPARATION AND DOSAGE: Mix 4 tsps. Of this in a quart of boiling water, let steep for one hour, and drink one or two cupfuls a day one hour before meals or on an empty stomach. It is well sometimes to drink a cupful on retiring. Cascara Sagrada is a wonderful remedy. Among the Indians it was well known as “sacred bark.” It was called sacred by them because of the excellent results they obtained from its use. The bark is very bitter and disagreeable to many people.
It can be procured from drugstores in three and five grain chocolate-coated tablets, called extract of cascara sagrada. (Do not mistake this for Cascarets, as they are an entirely different product).
Tincture: 15 to 30 drops.
