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Summary |
| System
Affected/ Bodily actions |
bowels, colitis,
constipation, cough, croup, digestion, diverticulitis, dyspepsia,
gout, gas, gall stones, gallbladder, hemorrhoids, indigestion,
insomnia, intestines, jaundice, liver, nervous disorders, parasites,
pituitary gland, piles, ringworm, spleen, stomach disorders, worms |
| Properties
|
Excellent remedy for
chronic constipation. Stimulate secretions of entire digestive
system. Remedy for gallstones. Valuable when hemorrhoids is
associated with poor bowel movement. Alterative, Anthelmintic,
Anti-bacterial/biotic, Cathartic, Cholalogue, Diuretic, Emetic,
Febrifuge, Fungicide, Hepatic, Laxative stimulant, Nervine,
Peristaltic, Purgative, Stomachic, Tonic |
| Toxicity/Side
effects |
None. While widely
used, anthranoid-containing laxatives can be habit-forming; some
contain compounds suspected of being cytotoxic, genotoxic, mutagenic
and even tumorigenic; epidemiological studies in Germany reveal that
abusers of anthranoid laxatives have three times higher rate of
colon carcinoma. |
| Warning |
Do not use if you
have or develop diarrhea, loose stools, or abdominal pain. If you are pregnant, nursing,
taking medication or have a medical condition, consult your physician before using.
Do not take excessively during pregnancy; can cause cramping and
stomach griping. |
Cascara Sagrada is a mild laxative used to
alleviate constipation. It acts by stimulating contractions of the colon, accelerating
passage of bulk through the intestines.
1 ml (ca 10 drops) STX (fluid extract); two 450mg capsules
at bedtime.
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