Cascara Sagrada
(Rhamnus purshiana)
Energetics: Cooling.
Taste: Bitter.
Tissue States:
Systems Affected: Colon. Spleen. Liver. Stomach. Autonomic nervous system
Parts Used: Bark that has been dried and aged for a minimum of 1 year (I'm looking into why this is, I got this information from The Way of Herbs by Michael Tierra).
Key Components: Anthraquinones. Bitter principle. Tannins. Volatile oil.
Preparations & dosage: Decoction: Tincture: Powdered:
Actions:
Foundational: Astringent. Bitter.
Primary: Mild purgative. Emetic.
Secondary:
Uses:
Chronic constipation (safe to use daily).
Tones muscle and encourages peristalsis.
Stimulates secretion of juices from the entire digestive system including the liver, gallbladder, stomach and pancreas.
Liver congestion. Liver failure. Jaundice.
Combines well with: Aromatics & carminative herbs.
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Sources:
The Complete Herbs Sourcebook: David Hoffman. Pg 236
The Way of Herbs: Michael Tierra. Pg 111-112
The Earthwise Herbal: Volume 2: Matthew Wood. Pg 97-98
The Complete Herbs Sourcebook: David Hoffman. Pg 236
The Way of Herbs: Michael Tierra. Pg 111-112
The Earthwise Herbal: Volume 2: Matthew Wood. Pg 97-98
Studies:
This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, nor is it intended to replace medical advice. For educational purposes only.
This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, nor is it intended to replace medical advice. For educational purposes only.
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