Natural Factors HerbalFactors Cascara Sagrada contains 250 mg of cascara sagrada extract, a 4:1 bark concentrate, in a vegetarian capsule. Used in Herbal Medicine for the short-term relief of occasional constipation.
What is cascara sagrada?
Cascara sagrada (Rhamnus purshiana) is a small buckthorn tree native to the Pacific Northwest, from British Columbia south to California. The name is Spanish for sacred bark. The bark is dried and aged before it is used, and it contains compounds known as anthraquinone glycosides. A 4:1 extract means each 250 mg capsule is drawn from about 1000 mg of bark.
Key features
250 mg cascara sagrada 4:1 bark extract per capsule
90 vegetarian capsules
Vegan and non-GMO
Gluten-free, dairy-free and soy-free
Why cascara sagrada?
The aged bark is the part of the tree that herbalists work with, and a concentrated extract fits it into one capsule.
Dosage: 1 capsule daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. Allow 6 to 12 hours for laxative effect to occur. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications or health products. Take a single dose at bedtime. Take two to three times per week. If results are not observed, the frequency of use may be increased up to once daily. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 7 days.
Cautions: Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen or if the following applies: if you have a kidney disorder, taking cardiac medications such as cardiac glycosides or antiarrhythmic medications, if you have faecal impaction or symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, fever or if you are taking thiazide diuretics, corticosteroids, licorice root, or other drugs that may aggravate electrolyte imbalance. Do not use if you have abnormal constrictions of the gastrointestinal tract, potential or existing intestinal blockage, atonic bowel, appendicitis, inflammatory colon disease such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, abdominal pain of unknown origin, undiagnosed rectal bleeding, severe dehydration with depleted water or electrolytes or diarrhea. Hypersensitivity is known to occur, in which case discontinue use. Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep out of reach of children.
I've been using this product when I know I will be in a hurry the next morning (like catching a plane) and still want to have a nice trip to bathroom before I leave. Super effective.
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Geez;getting a wee bit personal?
The old standby-avoid prolonged use,lest nothing else be workable..
