Is cascara safe to drink?
Cascara is a popular herbal medication and over-the-counter therapy of constipation. Cascara is generally safe and well tolerated, but can cause adverse events including clinically apparent liver injury when used in high doses for longer than recommended periods. Side effects, toxicity, and interactions Do not use cascara if you have chronic intestinal problems. These include Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, sprue, appendicitis, stomach ulcers, any unexplained stomach pain, or irritable bowel syndrome. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not use cascara sagrada.
How fast does cascara work?
Anthraquinone containing substances usually produce a soft to semi-fluid stool 6-12 hours after ingestion. It is best to start with one capsule and increase to two, if needed, to get results. Not for long-term use in excess of 8 days. Laxatives are medications that treat constipation by stimulating a bowel movement. Some laxatives take effect within 15-30 minutes, while some can take 48-72 hours. Bulk-forming laxatives stop working after passing one stool, while other laxatives start weakening 2-16 hours after peak concentration.