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Cascara sagrada is a shrub  whose bark is processed for medicinal purposes. Cascara sagrada contains organic plant compounds called anthraquinone that have powerful laxative effects.
Cascara sagrada is primarily used to treat constipation. The anthraquinones contained in the bark slow down the absorption of water and electrolytes in the intestines.Because of this, stool volume increases as it absorbs the excess water, which increases pressure within the intestine. This stimulates muscle contractions in the colon (peristalsis), speeding the clearance of the bowel.When exercise and a change in diet don’t help your constipation, your body may need a little extra help to get the job done. Cascara Sagrada is an herbal remedy that used to be a common ingredient in some over-the-counter laxatives.