Cascara Sagrada

Cascara Sagrada A.K.A.; Sacred Bark The name "sacred bark" dates back to the seventeenth century when it was bestowed on this tree by Spanish and Mexican explorers. Apparently, they were intrigued by the American Indians' use of the bark for a wide variety of medicinal purposes. Its most important use, however, was as remedy for constipation for upset stomachs.

• Cáscara Sagradas is an excellent remedy for chronic constipation
• Cascara Sagrada is very invigorating to the body despite its bitter taste
• Its bark is rich in hormone~like oils which promote peristaltic action in the intestinal canal.
• Cascara Sagrada is not considered to be habit~forming, as it cleanse and restores the natural tone of the colon.
• Cascara Sagrada improves sluggish colon that is chronically constipated, by improving the flow of secretions of the stomach, liver and pancreas.
• Cascara Sagrada is effective for the gallbladder ducts and helps the body rid itself of gallstones. .Cascara Sagrada also increases the flow of bile.
• Cascara Sagrada has been helpful for the treatment of hemorrhoids by being non~irritating and forming a soft stool allowing painless passage.
• Cascara Sagrada helps in cases where there is chronic hardening of stool. It is believed that after prolonged use of Cascara Sagrada as a tonic, the bowels will operate naturally.
• Cascara Sagrada is reported to work because it excites the autonomic nervous system of the body. The stimulation of the autonomic nervous system increases peristaltic action. The worm-like movement of muscle in the large intestine is referred to as peristalsis.
• Many pharmaceutical companies use Cascara Sagrada along with other ingredients.

CAUTION; SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN EXCESSIVELY DURING PREGNANCY: TOO STRONG A LAXATIVE, CAN CAUSE CRAMPING AND STOMACH GRIPING.