Cascara Sagrada Bark

Q: How does Cascara Sagrada work? What does it do?
A: Cascara Sagrada is a stimulant laxative. It works by causing muscle contractions in the intestines. These muscle contractions help move stool through the bowels. The bark contains chemicals called anthraquinones that give it its colour and its laxative effect.While originating from the coffee plant, Cascara has about a quarter of the caffeine levels compared to regular brew. One study found out that Cascara tea has around 25mg of caffeine per cup(compared to 80mg of caffeine per cup of coffee),no matter how long the steeping time is.

Q: How do I make Cascara Sagrada tea?
A: To brew the loose tea, steep 2 grams (1 teaspoon) of bark shavings in two-thirds of a cup of boiling water for 5 to 10 minutes. Strain before drinking. Cascara Sagrada tea has a slightly bitter flavour. For a more palatable taste, you can mix it with rooibos tea, black tea, or green tea.

Q: How is the bark harvested?
A: Cascara Bark is collected during the dry season (mid-April through late August). Trees between 15 to 25 years old produce the highest bark output. The bark is sliced vertically and then peeled horizontally in sheets. To encourage re-sprouting, up to 1 foot of the trunk will remain.

Q: Is Cascara Sagrada a detox? 
A: Because Cascara Sagrada helps to cleanse the colon of damaging toxins and waste products, it is commonly used as an ingredient in many detox and cleanse herbal formulas. Cascara Sagrada together with Psyllium Husk (Available @AncientPurity) are two of the most widely used remedies in colon cleansing programs.

Q: How long should I take Cascara Sagrada? 
A: The usual dose is 300 mg taken 1 time a day. Taking Cascara at a higher dose or for longer than 6 days is not advised. When taken by mouth, it has these effects: Acts as a laxative or purgative, to loosen and increase bowel movements.

Q: How long does it take Cascara Sagrada to work? 
A: As with most herbal laxatives, it can vary from person to person, but if often takes 6 to 12 hours. When used as a laxative, the appropriate dose of Cascara Sagrada is typically considered to be the smallest amount required to maintain soft stools.

• Loose Bark - Tea: Put 2 grams of Ancient Purity Cascara Sagrada Bark in a cup of boiling water for 5 - 10 minutes. For better taste, you can mix the bark tea with other ingredients in a saucepan and let it simmer, slowly and lightly. Strain before drinking and do not swallow the bark, there is no benefit to swallowing whole pieces.
• Some people like to mix it with black, green or Rooibos Tea for a more pleasant flavour.

WARNING: You must consume more pure water than normally when using Cascara Sagrada Bark Tea. Do NOT consume longer than 6 days. DO NOT USE Cascara Sagrada Bark if you have a medical condition and you MUST consult with your medical practitioner and/or your qualified Herbalist before taking. Do not exceed the recommended daily intake. DO NOT USE if Pregnant or nursing. Children should NOT use Cascara Sagrada Bark.

• Cascara Sagrada Bark (Rhamnus purshiana) 100% Natural.

Produced to ecological standards, free from agro-chemicals, non-irradiated and GMO-free.

• Brand: Ancient Purity.
• Origin: USA.
• Size: 200g (7.05 oz.) Bark.
• Package: Kraft Paper Pouch. 
• Storage:  Dried Bark can be stored anywhere, but ideally kept in the pouch.
• Estimated shelf life from purchase: 2-4 years.