» Buckthorn also known as Purging buckthorn, Frangula, Alder Buckthorn

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Buckthorn also known as Purging buckthorn, Frangula, Alder Buckthorn

Buckthorn

Relieves Constipation

Family: Rhamnaceae; (includes Cascara Sagrada)

Genus and Species: Rhamnus Cathartics, R, Frangula

Also known as: Purging buckthorn, Frangula, Alder Buckthorn

Parts used: Berries; Bark

his herb’s specific name, catnartica, is no joke, Buckthorn is a potent laxative-so powerful, in fact, that authorities advise using it only as a last resort, when other, gentler laxatives have failed.

Buckthorn became popular in herbal healing in Europe around the 13th century, At the time, they had few effective medicines to offer. And they believed the key to curing disease lay in purging the body of “foul humours,” Not surprisingly, powerful laxatives were widely prescribed, Buckthorn was a favorite because it produced quick, reliable, dramatic resuits, Of course, it didn’t cure any disease, All it did was send people running to their outhouses and leave them with intestinal cramps.

A long History

Down through the ages, herbalists have also recommended buckthorn for jaundice, hemorrhoids, gout, arthritis, and menstruation promotion.

Buckthorn also has a long history as a cancer treatment.

In America it was an ingredient in the popular-but highly controversial-Hoxsey Cancer Formula

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