In Spanish, cascara sagrada means 'sacred bark'! For the Native Americans, this herb is more than just a medicinal plant. It is a part of their culture. Growing over 20 feet in length, this tree has thin serrated leaves and a reddish brown bark. Two types of anthracene compounds-emodin glycosides (O-glyco­sides) and aloinlike C-glycosides-have been reported. The C-glycosides are divided into barbaloin, deoxybarbaloin (chrysaloin), and the cascarosides. Dried, medicinal-quality cascara bark yields not less than 7% of total hydroxyanthracene derivatives, calculated as cascaroside A, on a dried basis. The cascarosides should make up at least 60% of this total. Actions, the glycosides found in cascara sagrada are stimulant cathartics that exert their action by increasing the smooth-muscle tone in the wall of the large intestine and have only minor effects on the small intestine. The drug is transformed by intestinal bacteria into substances that in­crease peristalsis in the large intestine and help restore intestinal tone.

1. Cures chronic constipation and th symptoms that come with it

2. Restores the colon's natural health

3. Extends liver and exocrine gland secretions to stimulate bladder and improve overall digestive health

1. Anti-aging

2. Heals the skin

3. Hydrating

4. Prevents hair problems

5. Promotes healthy hair

6. Relieves constipation

7. Treatment of gastric disorders and gallstones

8. Treatment of insomnia

9. Helps fight cancer

10. Weight loss