Buckthorn Bark 4:1

History:

The alder Buckthorn is a small, deciduous tree or coarse shrub that is native to Europe, North Africa, and Central Asia, but was introduced to North America before 1800, invading native habitats by the early 1900s. In Gray's Manual of Botany (8th edition), Buckthorn Bark was described as "recently and rapidly spreading; likely to become obnoxious." Buckthorn generally reaches a height of twenty feet, bearing oblong, feather-veined and alternately-growing leaves, yellow-green flowers that bloom from May to September, and fruits that change from red to black as they ripen in July and August. The shiny leaves are dark green (in the summer) and turn greenish-yellow to yellow in the autumn, remaining on the plant when most other species have already lost their foliage. Buckthorn may be found in abandoned fields, forest edges, pastures, gardens or vacant lots, thriving in well-drained, neutral-to-acid soil in sun or partial shade. The bark, which is nearly inodorous and has a sweetish and slightly bitter taste, is stripped from young plants in spring and early summer and dried for one or (preferably) two years before being used in herbal preparations. The longer the bark is dried, the milder its cathartic actions. Buckthorn Bark was listed as a cathartic in both the British Pharmacopoeia and the United States Pharmacopoeia. The ripe berries and unripe berries yield dyes of varying colors that were widely used for woolens in Europe. Buckthorn Bark (Frangula alnus) and Rhamnus cathartica (Common Buckthorn) are similar species of the Buckthorn family, with similar properties (although Frangula alnus/Rhamnus frangula is considered milder in its actions than its cousin) and is distinguished by its lack of thorns. Another species is the California Buckthorn, Rhamnus purshiana, better known as Cascara Sagrada, which has somewhat overshadowed its cousin, Buckthorn Bark, but its actions are considered similar. Some of the constituents in Buckthorn Bark include a crystalline glucoside (frangulin), anthraquinones (including emodin, Aloe-emodin, rhamnicoside, frangula-emodin, alaterin, chrysophanol, rein, etc.) flavonoid glycosides, resins and tannic acid.

Recommended Dosage:
Take one (1) capsule, one (1) time each day with water at mealtimes.

Contraindications:
Pregnant and nursing women should not use Buckthorn Bark Herbal Supplement, nor should those who suffer from colitis, Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), ulcerative colitis or appendicitis. Excessive use (more than ten days) is not recommended, as it may cause electrolyte and potassium loss.

Capsule Information:
Our Buckthorn Bark 4:1 supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules.(click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mgs.

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