Manufacturers Comments

"Cascara sagrada (“sacred bark” in Spanish) is made from the bark of a tree native to the Pacific Northwest .

It is very mild and often combined with stronger herbal laxatives.

It is important that cascara sagrada bark is aged very carefully, as fresh bark can cause gastrointestinal distress. Cascara sagrada is recognized by the FDA as being a safe and effective laxative. Health Benefits Herbal laxatives can be used for short-term relief of constipation. Cascara sagrada may also be effective in the prevention of hemorrhoids and anal fissures. "