Other Names: Alder Dogwood, Arraclán, Arrow Wood, Black Dogwood, Buckthorn, Buckthorn Bark, Dog Wood, Frángula, Frangula, Frangula Alnus, Frangula Bark, Frangulae Cortex, Glossy Buckthorn, Nerprun Bourdaine, Rhamnus Frangula.<br> See also : [[Hoxsey]]
==Special Precautions of Alder Buckthorn==
* Alder buckthorn is safe for most adults when used for less than 8 days. Using alder buckthorn for more than 8 days can be UNSAFE because it might cause low potassium; heart problems; muscle weakness; and blood problems, including blood in the urine. Some people get uncomfortable cramps from alder buckthorn. If you experience diarrhea or watery stools while using alder buckthorn, stop taking it.
* The fresh bark can cause severe vomiting. Make sure you are using a bark product that is at least one year old or has been heat processed.
*Pregnancy and breast-feeding: It is UNSAFE to use alder buckthorn during pregnancy or breast-feeding. Avoid using it.
*Children: Alder buckthorn is UNSAFE for children younger than 12 years of age.
*Intestinal disorders, including intestinal blockage, appendicitis, Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or ulcerative colitis: Don’t use alder buckthorn if you have any of these conditions.
*Stomach pain: Don’t use alder buckthorn if you have any stomach pain.
*Diarrhea: Don’t use alder buckthorn if you have diarrhea.
* Medications for inflammation (Corticosteroids) interacts with ALDER BUCKTHORN
* Digoxin (Lanoxin) interacts with ALDER BUCKTHORN
* Medications taken by mouth (Oral drugs) interacts with ALDER BUCKTHORN
* Stimulant laxatives interacts with ALDER BUCKTHORN
* Warfarin (Coumadin) interacts with ALDER BUCKTHORN
* Water pills (Diuretic drugs) interacts with ALDER BUCKTHORN
==The benefits of Alder Buckthorn are==
* Treating constipation. Alder buckthorn seems to work about as well as cascara.