Other Names: Aulne Noir, Bitter Bark, Bois Noir, Bois à Poudre, Borzène, Bourgène, Buckthorn, California Buckthorn, Cáscara, Cascara Sagrada, Chittem Bark, Dogwood Bark, Écorce Sacrée, Frangula purshiana, Nerprun, Pastel Bourd, Purshiana Bark, Rhamni Purshianae Cortex, Rhamnus purshiana, Rhubarbe des Paysans, Sacred Bark, Sagrada Bark, Yellow Bark.<br>Cascara is a shrub. The dried bark is used to make medicine.<br><br>Source of [[Anthraquinone]]
==Special Precautions of Cascara==
* Cascara is POSSIBLY SAFE for most adults when used for only one or two weeks. Side effects include stomach discomfort, cramps and diarrhea.