Cascara sagrada (Kaskaraj)
Rhamnus purshiana
Cascara sagrada
Kaskaraj
Cascara
Rhamnus purshiana
Traditionally used
Occasional constipation (stimulant laxative). Short-term use only.
Prepared as
Bark (aged)
Chemistry
Cascarosides A, B, C, D (anthraquinone glycosides) — stimulate large intestine motility and secretion. Must be aged (fresh bark too irritating).
In three languages
Kreyòl — Konstipatyon osasyonèl. Pou ti tan sèlman. Kaskaraj (cascara sagrada) disponib nan diaspora ayisyen kòm laksatif stimilan pou konstipasyon okazyon. Sèlman pou kout tèm — maks 1 a 2 semèn.
Français — Constipation occasionnelle (laxatif stimulant). Usage à court terme uniquement. La cascara sagrada est disponible dans la diaspora haïtienne comme laxatif stimulant pour la constipation occasionnelle; usage court terme uniquement — maximum 1 à 2 semaines.
Safety
Safety notes for this plant are still being written. Until they are, treat it with a cautious hand.
Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.
Kept alongside