Health Benefits of Cascara Sagrada Bark
Cascara Sagrada Bark means "Sacred Bark" because of its medicinal values and effectiveness. Health Benefits include;
- Anti-Ageing Properties, helps to get rid of wrinkles and blemishes that appear with age on the skin
- Heals the skins, reduces and prevents acne and patchy skin
- Hydrating properties help keep skin hydrated
- Prevents hair problems and promotes healthy hair
- Relieves constipation
- Treats Gastric Disorders and Gallstones
- Helps fight cancer, rich in anti-oxidants this "Sacred Bark" helps fight the free radicals in the body, and ward off cancer causing cells
- Treats Insomnia, soothes the nerves and aids sleep
- Aids in Weight Loss, natural laxative helps promote weight loss
How to Use
- Often used in teas and tinctures, but can also be used in powder form and encapsulated
- You can drink one or two cups of your cascara sagrada tea each night before bed. Do not drink the tea for more than 2 weeks at at a time.
Cautions and Side Effects
- There is documented evidence that cascara sagrada is UNSAFE for pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers. Studies have demonstrated that the herb has both emmenagogue effects which can stimulate menstruation. It also has abortifacient properties that may stimulate miscarriage.
- As regards nursing mothers, anthranoid metabolites contained in the herb might get excreted in a mother’s breast milk causing harm to the child.
- Casgara sagrada should not be used on children under the age of 10.
- Long term use of the herb may result in certain adverse side effects. These include chronic diarrhea with resultant complications caused by an electrolyte imbalance.
- Overdoses of anthraquinone laxative products can result in severe diarrhea and severe intestinal pain. It can also lead to subsequent dehydration and an electrolyte imbalance.
