Traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to promote bowel movement

Provides short-term support for occasional constipation

Supports bowel regularity where a practitioner considers a stimulant laxative appropriate

Offers a flexible liquid format for individualised practitioner prescribing

May be incorporated into a professionally formulated herbal compound

Adults prescribed Cascara for short-term support of occasional constipation

Practitioner-guided bowel regularity support

Individualised herbal protocols where a stimulant laxative has been professionally selected

Professional compounding requiring a single Cascara bark extract

Customers requiring a liquid herbal preparation rather than tablets or capsules

This product is not intended for chronic constipation, daily laxative use or unexplained changes in bowel habits.

Common name: Cascara or Cascara Sagrada

Botanical name: Frangula purshiana

Plant part used: Bark

Extract ratio: 1:2

Ethanol content: 23% v/v

Format: Single-herb liquid extract

Bottle size: 500 mL

Cascara (Frangula purshiana) bark 1:2 liquid extract.

Contains ethanol 23% v/v.

Adults: Take 20–55 mL per week, or as directed by a qualified healthcare practitioner.

This is a weekly dosage range and must not be interpreted as 20–55 mL per day.

Use the lowest amount recommended by your practitioner and confirm the dosage against the current product label before use.

Shake well before use.

Measure the prescribed amount carefully and take only according to your healthcare practitioner’s directions.

The prescribed amount may be diluted in a small quantity of water immediately before taking.

Do not exceed the recommended amount.

Do not continue using Cascara if regular laxative support is repeatedly required.

Maintain appropriate fluid intake unless your healthcare practitioner has advised otherwise.

No added gluten or dairy.

Vegan-friendly.

Always check the current product label where allergies or dietary sensitivities are present.

For practitioner dispensing and professionally guided use.

Always read the label and follow the directions for use.

For short-term use only.

Prolonged or excessive use may impair normal bowel function and contribute to dependence on stimulant laxatives.

Do not use if you have intestinal obstruction, narrowing of the bowel, unexplained abdominal pain, appendicitis, severe dehydration or an inflammatory bowel condition.

Do not use if abdominal pain is accompanied by nausea, vomiting, fever or an inability to pass stool or gas.

Not recommended for children under 12 years.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding is not recommended unless specifically directed by a qualified healthcare practitioner.

Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if you take diuretics, corticosteroids, heart medicines, medicines for heart rhythm or other products that may affect fluid or electrolyte balance.

Excessive use may cause abdominal cramping, diarrhoea, dehydration or electrolyte imbalance.

If laxatives are required every day, the cause of the constipation should be professionally investigated.

Stop use and seek advice if constipation persists, worsens or is accompanied by rectal bleeding, black stools, unexplained weight loss or a sudden change in bowel habits.

Discontinue use at least seven days before general anaesthesia unless otherwise directed by your healthcare professional.

Contains ethanol.

Keep out of reach of children.

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and excessive heat.

Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.