Part(s) Used: Bark
MEDICINAL: Used in treating chronic constipation, and is a stimulant to the whole digestive system. It is a safe laxative, and is useful for treating intestinal gas, liver and gall bladder complaints, and enlarged liver.
RELIGIOUS: Sprinkled around the home before going to court, it will help you to win your case. It is ued in money spells and in repelling evil and hexes.
GROWING: Cascara Sagrada is a tree that is native to the Pacific Northwest regions of North America.
Herbal Use: Cascara is stated to possess mild purgative properties and has been used for constipation. The German Commission E approved use for treatment of constipation.(G3)
Food Use: Cascara is listed by the Council of Europe as a natural source of food flavouring (category N4). This category indicates that while the use of cascara for flavouring purposes is recognised, it cannot be classified into the categories N1, N2 or N3 because of insufficient information.(G16) Previously, in the USA, cascara has been approved for food use.(G41)