Health Benefits of Buckthorn Bark
Buckthorn Bark can be strongly purgative and is used to treat constipation. Buckthorn contains an ingredient called anthraquinone that may have cancer fighting properties. Health Benefits include;
- Cleans toxins from the body,
- Diuretic properties help cleanse the blood,
- Used for liver, gall bladder, and intestinal problems,
- Also used for hemorrhoids, dropsy, and obesity
- Natural laxative
- Treats skin disorders
- Prostate health
- Parasites
How to Use
- Use in tea or tincture combinations, as well as powdered and encapsulated form.
Cautions and Side Effects
- Do not drink if you are pregnant or nursing. Not for children under the age of 12 years.
- Individuals with irritable bowel disorders such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease; electrolyte imbalances, intestinal obstruction or appendicitis should also avoid buckthorn.
- This herb should not be used for longer than seven days, or your bowels may become dependant on them for evacuation
