The efficacy and function of cascara

I believe many people are familiar with the Chinese medicinal material Cascara sagrada. As a common Chinese medicinal material, Cascara sagrada is rich in nutrients. Let us learn about it in detail.

[Source] It is the bark of Rhamnaceae plant.

[Original morphology] The plant morphology is detailed in the "Rhamnus" entry.

[Properties] It is a dry bark that is flat or rolled into a groove shape, 2 to 3 mm thick. The surface is gray-black, rough, with vertical and horizontal cracks and small horizontal lenticels. The bark of the branches is smooth. After removing the cork, the surface is reddish brown. The inner surface is dark reddish brown with off-white longitudinal textures (fiber bundles). It is brittle, easy to break, and has a fibrous cross section. The smell is faint and special, and the taste is bitter.

【Nature and flavor】 ① "Bielu": "bitter, slightly cold, non-toxic."

【Function and indications】 Treat rheumatism and heat toxicity.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral administration: decoction and sprinkle, 1 to 3 coins. For external use: apply on the skin or boil in water for washing.

【Note】 "Compendium of Materia Medica": "Avoid iron."

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Ming Yi Bie Lu"

In the above article, we analyzed the bark of Cascara Sagrada and learned that the functions and effects of the bark of Cascara Sagrada are very extensive. As long as we know more about the medicinal properties of traditional Chinese medicine, we will not panic when we encounter diseases.