Cascara Sagrada - Sha Ji Pi - Aged - Wild Crafted
History/Folklore: This herb is commonly known as Buckthorn. In the 1600's it was finally recognized as a medicinal, outside China and Native Americans who had been using it for a long time before then. During that time it as well known for its treatment of constipation, and wasn’t until the 1800's that it was recognized as a drug for constipation and bowel disorders in the U.S.
The herb got its name, Cascara Sagrada, from the Spanish explorers and means “Sacred bark”.
Key Actions: Laxative, Anticancer, Antifungal, Antibacterial, Detoxifying, Astringent, Hepatic
Key Constituents: Anthraquinone (including: Emodin, Chrysophanic acid), Tannins, Glycosides, Lipids chloride, Sulphate, Calcium sulphate
Uses: This herb is known to help with High Blood Pressure, congestion, colitis, constipation (chronic), cough, croup, diverticulitis, gallstones, sluggish Gall Bladder, Gout, Hemorrhoids, Insomnia, Indigestion, Jaundice, Liver Disorders, Internal parasites.
Eastern Energetics:
Temperature: Cool
Energetics: Sour, Astringent
Meridians: LR, GB, ST, SI
Actions:
- Stops coughs and resolves Phlegm
- Moves Blood and alleviates Pain
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