Natural Factors Cascara Sagrada (250mg) (90 VCaps)

Natural Factors Cascara Sagrada delivers 250mg of cascara sagrada 4:1 extract (Rhamnus purshiana, bark) per capsule — equivalent to 1,000mg of dried cascara bark — traditionally used in herbal medicine as a laxative to relieve occasional constipation. Laxative effect typically occurs within 6–12 hours. Take a single dose at bedtime. Consult a healthcare practitioner for use beyond 7 days. Vegan capsule. 90 vegetarian capsules per bottle. Formulated by Natural Factors, a trusted Canadian natural health brand.

Cascara sagrada (Rhamnus purshiana) is a North American shrub whose bark has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine as a stimulant laxative. Its active constituents — anthraquinone glycosides (cascarosides) — stimulate peristaltic contractions in the colon, promoting bowel movement. The 4:1 concentrated extract delivers a consistent, potent dose in a single capsule. As with all stimulant laxatives, cascara sagrada is intended for short-term, occasional use only.

Key Features

• 250mg cascara sagrada 4:1 extract (Rhamnus purshiana, bark) per capsule — equivalent to 1,000mg dried bark
• Traditionally used in herbal medicine as a laxative for occasional constipation
• Laxative effect typically occurs within 6–12 hours
• Take at bedtime for morning effect
• Short-term use only — consult a healthcare practitioner for use beyond 7 days
• Vegan hypromellose capsule
• 90 vegetarian capsules per bottle
• Formulated by Natural Factors, a Canadian natural health brand

Medicinal Ingredient (per capsule)

• Cascara Sagrada Extract 4:1 (Rhamnus purshiana, bark) — 250mg (equivalent to 1,000mg dried bark)

Non-Medicinal Ingredients

Vegetarian capsule (carbohydrate gum [cellulose], purified water, silica), microcrystalline cellulose.

Recommended Use

Traditionally used in herbal medicine as a laxative to relieve occasional constipation.

Directions for Use

Adults: Take 1 capsule at bedtime, 2–3 times per week, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. Allow 6–12 hours for laxative effect to occur. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications or natural health products. If results are not observed, frequency may be increased up to once daily. Consult a healthcare practitioner for use beyond 7 days.

Cautions

For occasional use only — do not use for more than 7 days without consulting a healthcare practitioner. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or a sudden change in bowel habits lasting more than 2 weeks, or if you have a bowel obstruction or inflammatory bowel disease. Stimulant laxatives may cause electrolyte imbalance with prolonged use. Discontinue use and consult a healthcare practitioner if you experience severe cramping, diarrhea, or rectal bleeding. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place.

Size: 90 VCaps | Extract: 250mg (4:1, equivalent to 1,000mg dried bark) | Brand: Natural Factors | Made in Canada