Cascara Sagrada
Clarke - Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica · John Henry Clarke · 561 chars · source ↗
General
Cascara Sagrada.
Rhamnus Purshiana. (California.) N. O. Rhamnaceae. Extract of bark.
Clinical
Constipation. Rheumatism.
Characteristics
I mention this well-known purgative because it has been found empirically curative in cases of subacute and chronic rheumatism with constipation. Pathogenetic effects on patients taking it for constipation have been recorded: Vomiting, severe griping, haemorrhage; in one case temporary insanity (from a home-made decoction of the bark). In two cases choleraic symptoms were produced. Only material doses have been used.