Cascara Sagrada

Cascara Sagrada (Rhamnus purshiana)
Also known as: Sacred Bark, Chittem Bark
 
Origin: United States (Pacific Northwest) / Canada
Description:
Cascara Sagrada, meaning “sacred bark” in Spanish, is the aged bark of the Rhamnus purshiana tree, native to the Pacific Northwest. Traditionally used by Indigenous peoples and later adopted into Western herbal medicine, Cascara is best known for its natural laxative effects. The bark must be aged or cured for at least a year to reduce harsh compounds and ensure a gentle, effective herbal remedy for occasional constipation.
 
Key Benefits:
Natural Laxative: Stimulates the colon and promotes healthy, regular bowel movements.
Digestive Cleanse: Often used in gentle detox protocols and herbal colon cleansing blends.
Mild & Reliable: Acts within 6–12 hours when properly prepared and used as directed.
 
Usage:
Herbal Teas & Decoctions: Prepared as a bitter tea for short-term relief of occasional constipation.
Tinctures & Capsules: Commonly used in convenient supplement forms for digestive support.
Detox Formulas: Included in many cleansing and elimination blends.
 
Origin Details:
Our Cascara Sagrada bark is ethically wild-harvested from mature Rhamnus purshiana trees in the Pacific Northwest of the U.S. and Canada. The bark is sustainably stripped in a way that allows the tree to regenerate, then aged for a minimum of one year to develop its gentle laxative properties and reduce harsh anthraquinone compounds.
 
 
Note: For short-term, occasional use only. Do not use during pregnancy, while nursing, or if you have intestinal obstruction or chronic digestive conditions. Not intended for long-term use.
 
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