Frangula purshiana
234licensed products
1 monograph
Capsule, Tablet, Kit +2
Health Canada Monographs
1Approved Health Claims
3- (Used in Herbal Medicine for the) short-term relief of occasional constipation
- (Used in Herbal Medicine to) promote(s) bowel movement (by direct action on the large intestine)
- [(Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine as a] stimulant laxative
Approved Dose Ranges
2| Population | Dose Range | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
Adolescents 12 to 17 years and Adults 18 years and older (EMA 2020; Mills and Bone 2005; ESCOP 2003; Berardi et al. 2002) | 0.25–3 grams | per day |
Adolescents 12 to 17 years and Adults 18 years and older (EMA 2020; Mills and Bone 2005; ESCOP 2003; Berardi et al. 2002) | 10–30 milligrams | per day |
Cautions & Contraindications
6adverse_reactionStop use if hypersensitivity/allergy or diarrhea occurs
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are taking heart medications, corticosteroids, diuretics, or other health products that may contribute to electrolyte imbalance
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have a kidney disorder or a lazy bowel
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen
contraindicationDo not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
contraindicationDo not use if you have inflammatory bowel disease, fever or any undiagnosed gastrointestinal trouble
Alternative Names
10Bitter bark(common)California buckthorn(common)Cascara(common)Cascara buckthorn(common)Cascara sagrada(common)Chittambark(common)Chittem bark(common)Sacred bark(common)Western buckthorn(common)Frangula purshiana
Common Quantities in Licensed Products
100.5 mg26 licensed products
50 mg20 licensed products
200 mg16 licensed products
250 mg16 licensed products
50 milligrams14 licensed products
150 mg14 licensed products
100 mg13 licensed products
25 mg10 licensed products
180 mg10 licensed products
10 mg8 licensed products
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