Buckthorn Bark

Buckthorn Bark, Rhamnus frangulaDescription: Has a gentle stimulating effect on the gastrointestinal tract. It is for appendicitis, bleeding, digestive problems, fever, itching, parasites, lead poisoning, rheumatism, skin diseases, and warts (external use). Good as a laxative and detoxifier. It contains moderate amounts of calcium, phosphorus, and potassium.

Therapeutic Actions: Alternative, Anthelmintic, Bitter, Cathartic, Cholagogue, Depurative, Diuretic, Emetic, Laxative, Tonic, Vermifuge.

In the same family as Cascara Sagrada and having similar properties; however, its action is gentle like Turkey Rhubarb Root. When hot it causes profuse perspiration. Buckthorn contains moderate amounts of calcium, phosphorus, and potassium; small amounts of sodium and chlorine.

Ingredients

Buckthorn Bark, Distilled Water, 20% Alcohol.

Instructions

Use 6-12 drops in juice or water, under the tongue or as desired. May be taken 3 times daily. Shake well. Store in cool dark place. Keep out of reach of children.

References and Research Info

Herbal Descriptions by Truman Berst, Master Herbalist
Prescription for Nutritional Healing by James F. Balch, M.D. and Phyllis A. Balch, C.N.C