🌿 Buckthorn Bark (Rhamnus cathartica) | Digestive Cleanse & Gentle Detox | NYCherbs® 🌱

The Remedy:

Other Names: Common Buckthorn, European Buckthorn, Purging Buckthorn, Rhamnus cathartica (Latin), Corteza de Espino Cerval de Mar (Spanish), Faulbaumrinde (German), Nerprun Commun (French), Espinheiro-preto Comum (Portuguese), Corteccia di Rovo (Italian).

✨ Key Benefits:

💧 Natural Laxative – Promotes healthy bowel movements and gentle cleansing.
🌿 Digestive Detox – Supports elimination and gut balance.
🛡️ Liver Support – Assists in detoxifying the body through bile stimulation.
⚖️ Water Balance – May help with mild diuretic action.
🔥 Colon Health – Encourages regularity and intestinal comfort.

📌 Traditional & Modern Uses:

• Traditionally used as a natural laxative to relieve occasional constipation.

• Employed in herbal tonics for liver and colon cleansing.

• Used in detoxifying blends for overall digestive balance.

• Known to enhance the body’s natural elimination process when used periodically.

🌼 Herbal Combinations:

• With Dandelion Root → for enhanced detox and liver support.

• With Fennel Seed → for soothing digestive action.

• With Ginger Root → for warming, digestive synergy.

🧴 Available Forms:

• Cut & Sifted Bark

• Powder

• Capsules

• Herbal Tea

⚠️ Usage & Safety:

Buckthorn Bark should be aged or heat-treated before use to reduce potency. Use short-term only (no more than 8–10 days). Avoid during pregnancy or with chronic bowel conditions.