Mark Tierno's Medicinal Herbs Database | |
Cascara Sagrada (Dogwood) |
| Botanical Name |
Rhamnus purshianus |
| System Affected |
bowels, constipation, hemorrhoids, gall stones |
| Properties |
Excellent remedy for chronic constipation. Stimulate secretions of entire digestive system. Remedy for gallstones. liver, gout, piles, gas Valuable when hemorrhoids associated with poor bowel movement. cathartic, cholalogue, anti-bacterial/biotic purgative insomnia |
| Description |
bark from a small tree |
| Origin |
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| Notes |
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| Toxicity |
Avoid during Pregnancy |
| Dosage |
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