Cascara Sagrada (Frangula purshiana) Tincture, Dried Bark Liquid Extract

Cascara Sagrada (Frangula purshiana) Tincture, Dried Bark Liquid Extract

A single-herb liquid extract of dried bark of Frangula purshiana, cold-macerated in small batches and offered either as a traditional tincture in organic sugar-cane alcohol or as a vegetable glycerite.

What you get

• One herb, named to species. Nothing in the bottle but Frangula purshiana bark — the botanical name is printed on the label, so you always know which plant you bought.
• Cold maceration, never heated. The herb steeps at room temperature rather than being boiled or spray-dried, so the volatile and heat-sensitive fractions stay in the liquid.
• Your choice of menstruum. Organic sugar-cane alcohol for a traditional tincture, or a vegetable glycerin extract with no ethanol in it.
• Ethically wild-harvested or sustainably sourced. Wild material is bought from harvesters who work stands on rotation rather than stripping them.
• Nothing else added. No added sugar, no artificial colours, preservatives or fragrances. Non-GMO and gluten-free.
• Made in the USA in an FDA-registered facility.
• Sizes from 2 fl oz to 2 gallons, including multi-packs — the same extract whether you are trying it or restocking.

About the plant

Cascara has a rule that has been in every pharmacopoeia that ever listed it: the bark must be aged for at least a year before use. Fresh bark contains compounds that cause violent griping, and they break down slowly on storage into the gentler forms; commercially it is either stored or heat-treated to speed the process. The tree is a small Pacific Northwest buckthorn of streamsides and forest edge, and the Spanish name means sacred bark.

Ingredients

Tincture: Frangula purshiana dried bark, organic sugar-cane alcohol, distilled water, vegetable glycerin USP.
Glycerite: Frangula purshiana dried bark, vegetable glycerin USP, distilled water.

No added sugar. Contains no artificial colours, preservatives or fragrances.

Suggested use

Shake well before use. Start with 10–15 drops (about 0.5 ml) in 2 oz of water or juice, taken once daily at bedtime, and do not exceed 30 drops in a day. Use the smallest amount that produces a result, for no longer than one week at a time, or as directed by a qualified healthcare practitioner.

Warnings

This is a stimulant laxative herb. Do not use for more than one week without medical supervision; prolonged use can cause dependence, electrolyte loss and potassium depletion. Do not use if you have abdominal pain of unknown cause, nausea, vomiting, intestinal obstruction, inflammatory bowel disease or appendicitis, and do not give it to children under 12. Stop use and seek advice if you experience rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use.

Keep out of reach of children. Not for use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. If you are taking any medication, have a medical condition, or are scheduled for surgery, consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Discontinue use if an adverse reaction occurs. Do not use if the tamper seal is broken or missing. Store tightly capped in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Actual packaging may carry different or additional information; always read the label before use.