Cascara Sagrada: for an easier bowel movement

What is Cascara Sagrada?

Cascara Sagrada is an extract from the bark of the American alder buckthorn (botanical: Frangula purshiana). It is native on the north-western Pacific coast of America.

Ingredients

The two natural substances anthrone and anthranol are the active components of Cascara Sagrada. They belong to the derivatives of anthraquinones, which in turn belong to the quinones. Well-known and essential quinones include, for example, ubiquinone (coenzyme Q10), phylloquinone (vitamin K1) and menaquinone (vitamin K2).

Relieving properties

Cascara Sagrada is able to increase the stool volume and this way promotes the intestinal peristalsis (intestinal movement), during which the colon wall contracts and transports the intestinal contents. This accelerates and eases the intestinal passage, because the stool remains soft. The bowel movement is easier as well.

• for an easy and natural bowel movement
• can have calming properties for the anal area
• vegan
• without silicon dioxide

Note: We advise against a permanent use, because it can cause a deficiency in important minerals such as potassium.