Cascara Sagrada bark c/s

Rhamnus purshiana

Country of Origin: USA

Herbal Energetics:

(Aka bearberry, chittem bark, sacred bark)

A member of  the Rhamnaceae family, Frangula purshiana, is a large, deciduous shrub native to northwestern North America. It has a long history of use by indigenous tribes. Using the bitter bark and quills for a tea or extract, it  is occasionally used for its mild laxative properties. If Cascara sagrada is used fresh, it is a purgative and will cause intense intestinal spasms and vomiting. Once it is aged to break down its anthrone chemicals, it can be used as a mild laxative.

American folklore says that good luck in legal matters can be brought about if one wears a mojo bag filled with cascara sagrada and chews on a root of galangal, spitting the juice on the court room floor. Common logic, however, would dictate that spitting on a court room floor is probably not very wise.

Precautions:

Not for use in pregnancy or lactation except under the supervision of a qualified healthcare practitioner. Contraindicated with intestinal obstruction, abdominal pain, or any inflammatory condition of the intestines. Not for use in excess of 8 days unless under the supervision of a qualified healthcare practitioner. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, allergic or on any medications.

This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only.