Now Cascara Sagrada, 450 mg, 100 Vegetable Capsules

Cascara Sagrada powder works as a powerful laxative and is believed to strengthen the walls of the colon. Cascara Sagrada consists of compounds called anthroquinones, which have the ability to cause peristalsis, relieving constipation . These contractions give the impetus for the activation of the intestines. Cascara Sagrada also contains Emodin and aloe-eomin, which cover and strengthen the walls of the digestive system.

Other notable components of cascara sagrada are the hydroxyanthraquinone glycosides called cascarosides (A, B, C and D, which account for about 70% of the total with other glycosides in small concentrations) and have laxative effects. They also contain resins, lignans and tannins. Cascara is thought to improve the tone of the muscles of the walls of the large intestine. This herb also stimulates the secretion of metals and releases liquid lubricants into the large intestine. These fluids soothe and strengthen the walls of the intestine as well as slow down the absorption of vitamins and minerals in the bloodstream.