About
Cascara Sagrada is a powerful laxative derived from the bark of the Rhamnus purshiana tree. It is primarily used for chronic constipation, stimulating the bowels when they are sluggish and atonic.
Keynotes
Profoundly constipated, bowels do not respond to ordinary purgatives; stool hard, dry, dark, difficult to pass; copious, dark, offensive urine; marked abdominal distension and tympanitis.
Constitution
Individuals with a sluggish constitution, often appearing pale, flabby, and prone to digestive disturbances. They may have a history of chronic constipation and liver issues.
🤒Symptoms Profile
● General Symptoms
Constipation, sluggish bowels, abdominal distension, flatulence, nausea, headache, bitter taste, dryness of mouth, anal itching
● Mental Symptoms
Irritable, melancholic, restless, anxious, especially about the bowels.
● Physical Symptoms
Constipation with hard, dry, dark stools; marked abdominal distension and tympanitis; nausea and vomiting; headache, often frontal, with constipation; bitter taste in mouth; dryness of the mouth and throat; anal itching; urine dark and offensive; feeling of fullness in the abdomen.
Uses
Chronic constipation, atonic constipation, fecal impaction, hemorrhoids, anal fissures, liver congestion, indigestion associated with constipation
Modalities
Aggravation: Morning, after eating. Amelioration: Generally few, but movement may offer some relief.
💊Dosage Information
Available Potencies
3C, 6C, 30C, 200C, 1M
Recommended Dosage
Generally given in low potencies (3C-30C) for acute symptoms, and higher potencies for chronic conditions. Dosage varies greatly depending on the individual and potency used. For constipation, 5-10 drops of a low potency tincture or 1-2 tablets of 6X may be taken as needed, but repeated doses are often required.
🔗Relationships & Affinities
🫀 Organ Affinity
Gastrointestinal tract, liver, rectum, nervous system
🤝 Complementary
Nux Vomica, Bryonia Alba, Lycopodium Clavatum, Sulphur
🛡️ Antidotes
Nux Vomica, Sulphur, Podophyllum
⚠️Important Cautions
Should be used with caution in cases of intestinal obstruction, inflammatory bowel disease, or appendicitis. Overuse can lead to dependence and electrolyte imbalance. Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women without medical advice.
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