Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Divison: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Rosales
Family: Rhamnaceae
Genus: Rhamnus
Subgenus: Frangula
Species R. purshiana
Constituents:
Aloe-emodin, anthraquinones, barbloin, betacarotene,casanthranol, chrysophanic acid, chrysophanal, frangulin, malic acid, and myristic acid.
Vitamins:
Actions:
Acts as a laxative and is effective with colon disorders
- B1- Also known as thiamine which helps the body turn carbohydrates to glucose which give the body energy. This vitamin helps the body break down fats and proteins. . In addition to this vitamin maintains the muscle tone along the wall of the digestive tract and promotes the health of the nervous system, skin, hair, eyes, mouth, and liver. It also improves the bodies ability to withstand stress and is often called "anti-stress" vitamin.
- B2- Also known as Riboflavin which plays a significant role in the production of energy. It helps in conversion of carbohydrates to sugar, which fuels the body function. Riboflavin has an active part in the electron transport chain that produces cellular energy. It also helps in the processing of amino acids and fats. It can also serve as antioxidant, which slackens the pace of ageing.
- B3- Vitamin B3 also known as Niacin. Niacin is essentially used to lower high cholesterol levels as well as aids the functioning nervous system ; in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins; and in the production of hydrochloric acid for the digestive system. It is also involved in the normal secretion of bile and stomach fluids, and in the synthesis of sex hormones.
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- calcium
- iron
- magnesium
- manganese
- phosphorus
- potassium
- selenium
- chromium
- silicon
- zinc
Actions:
Acts as a laxative and is effective with colon disorders
May be good for the following sicknesses:
- Constipation
- Parasitic infestion
There has not been sufficient study by the FDA of Cascara Sagrada (Frangula purshiana) to say that it is good for the use of all the conditions mentioned above. Please read my legal disclaimer.
Sources
Prescription’s for Nutritional Healing by Phyllis A Blach CNC. If you like this information please support the publisher.
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