Cascara sagrada contains anthroquinones, which are responsible for cascara’s powerful laxative effects.
Cascara sagrada is a small deciduous tree belonging to the buckthorn family, native to northern California, southern British Columbia, and east to the Rocky Mountains in Montana. Its distinctive red bark has been used for centuries by the indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest for its laxative effects.
Relief for constipation ranks as its most common therapeutic application. Anthraquinone, an organic compound present in the bark of Cascara sagrada, is credited with laxative effects which may include increased fluid within the colon and stimulation of colon contractions essential for gastrointestinal transit.
Cascara is safe and effective for inclusion in detoxifying and cleansing programs and formulations when taken in moderation.
New Roots Herbal’s Cascara Sagrada is a hybrid formula featuring aged bark blended with a potency-validated 4:1 extract.
DIRECTIONS OF USE
Adults and adolescents ≥ 11 years old: Take 1–3 capsules per day or as directed by your health-care practitioner. Allow 6–12 hours for laxative effects to occur. Take a single dose at bedtime. Take 2–3 times per week. If results are not observed, the frequency of use may be increased up to once daily. If you are taking other medications or health products, take this product a few hours before or after them. Consult a health-care practitioner for use beyond 7 days.
WARNINGS
Contains no: Gluten, soy, wheat, corn, eggs, dairy, yeast, citrus, preservatives, artificial flavour or colour, starch, or sugar.
Cautions and warnings: Consult a health-care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Consult a health-care practitioner prior to use if you are taking thiazide diuretics, corticosteroids, licorice root, or any other medications or health products which may aggravate electrolyte imbalance; if you have a kidney disorder or are taking cardiac medications such as cardiac glycosides or antiarrhythmic medications; or if you have fecal impaction or symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or fever. Reduce dose or discontinue use if you experience abdominal pain, cramps, spasms, or diarrhea.
Contraindications: Do not use if you are pregnant or breast-feeding; or if you have abnormal constrictions of the gastrointestinal tract, potential or existing intestinal blockage, atonic bowel, appendicitis, inflammatory colon disease such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, abdominal pain of unknown origin, undiagnosed rectal bleeding, severe dehydration with depleted water or electrolytes, or diarrhea.
Known adverse reactions: Hypersensitivity is known to occur, in which case, discontinue use.
Do not use if seal is broken. Keep out of reach of children.
