Bulk: Cascara Sagrada Bark - 0.5 oz

Cascara Sagrada Bark
Latin Name: Rhamnus purshiana

Overview
Cascara sagrada, meaning "sacred bark" in Spanish, is a Pacific Northwest tree bark long used in traditional Western and Indigenous herbalism to support occasional digestive sluggishness.

Traditional & Wellness Uses

Traditionally used to support:

• Occasional digestive support
• Traditional bowel-regularity formulas
• Gentle detoxifying rituals
• Short-term digestive tonics
• General digestive wellness

Energetics
Cooling • Drying • Stimulating • Bitter

How to Use

• Decoction: Simmer a small amount of dried, aged bark in water for 15-20 minutes.
• Tincture: Traditionally prepared as an alcohol extract for measured dosing.
• Herbal Blends: Often combined with ginger or fennel to ease its action.
• Capsules: Powdered bark may be encapsulated for convenient use.

Flavor Profile
Very Bitter • Astringent • Earthy

Precautions
For short-term occasional use only; not intended for daily or long-term use. Not recommended during pregnancy, nursing, or for children. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use, particularly if you have a gastrointestinal condition.

Disclaimer
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.