Cascara Bark
Also known as Sacred Bark, Chittem
Pricing on Etsy
Sold by weight, 1 oz – 1 lb. Exact pricing per size is shown at checkout.
1 oz – 1 lb — choose your weight on the next step.
Photographs are often staged or closely zoomed. Colour varies from batch to batch — please read the description below.
Caution
Pregnant or nursing women should not use Cascara Sagrada bark herb as its effects can transfer to the child. This herb is not recommended for those with chronic diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, or ulcers. Cascara Sagrada and Senna commonly cause yellow-brown urine, the presence of which is harmless. Unless prescribed by a health provider, children under the age of 12 should not use this herb.
About this herb
Cascara Sagrada bark.
Cascara Sagrada is a member of the Buckthorn family that is distributed throughout the American Pacific Northwest and British Columbia. The bark of the tree is harvested for traditional herbal supplements. Cascara bark is brewed as a very bitter tea or mixed with other flowers or fruit to chaste the bitter taste. Native Americans called the herb sacred bark and prepared the aged bark as a tea. By the mid-19th century, the pharmaceutical company Parke-Davis began producing Cascara-based products for export to Europe.
Our Cascara Sagrada bark is stripped in spring and aged for a year before processing. The bark must be aged for 12 months to allow the hydroxyanthraquinone glycosides chrysophanol, emodin, and aloe-emodin, to break down, as otherwise, these compounds would produce strong purgative effects, including intestinal cramping and vomiting. In the body, these agents are further degraded via enzymatic activity into anthrones, which are responsible for reducing transit time in the colon.
USE: Cascara Sagrada bark is bulk-forming, therefore, it must be taken with a lot of water. Boil a small amount in a large pot of water as tea, it can also be used with other herbs, flower or fruit to reduce the bitter flavor.
Product details
| Process | dried Cascara tree bark |
|---|---|
| Color | Redish-brown |
| Flavor | bitter, pungent |
| Origin | USA |
| Available sizes | 1 oz – 1 lb |
Storage
Keep in a sealed container, away from heat, light and moisture.
Shipping
Orders are processed 9am–6pm, Monday to Friday. Closed weekends and major US holidays.
| North America | 3–7 business days |
|---|---|
| Canada | 10–15 business days |
| Europe | 12–18 business days |
About the photographs
Product photographs are often staged or closely zoomed. Herbs are a natural product and colour varies from batch to batch, so please read the description rather than judging by the photo alone.
Bulk & wholesale
Larger bulk and wholesale quantities are available on most items. Ask about wholesale pricing.
Disclaimer — US FDA regulations
This information should never replace the care of a medical doctor. We are not medical professionals and are not claiming to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. This is provided for educational purposes only, based on common and publicly accessible historical information about the herb. You must be 18 years or older to purchase. We recommend educating yourself about any herb before buying it.
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