Caruso's Cascara

Caruso’s Cascara has been formulated for those who would like to relieve constipation, support body waste elimination and also relieving digestive discomfort such as abdominal bloating and distension.

Health Benefits

Why use Caruso’s Cascara?

Caruso’s Cascara has been developed to assist with the relief of constipation and to maintain bowel regularity. It may also help to soften the stool, easing bowel motions. Cascara has been traditionally used in Western Herbal Medicine and Native American Indian Medicine as a stimulant laxative to promote bowel evacuation and reduce the occurrence of constipation.

Health Indications

• Relieves constipation and abdominal bloating
  
• Relieves digestive and bowel discomfort
  
• Reduces occurrence of excess intestinal wind/gas

Directions for use

Adults: take one tablet daily with food or as advised by your health professional. Dose may be increased to 1 tablet 2 times daily if necessary.

Formulation

Appearance:

Medium oval shaped, dark green / black coloured tablet.

L: 19.0mm
W: 8.5mm
Thickness: 5.8mm

Flavour: none

Note: Suitable for Vegans

Premium Ingredients

Name: Frangula purshianus (Cascara)

Description: Frangula purshianus is the botanical name for Cascara which is also commonly known as “Cascara sagrada” or “sacred bark”. The dried bark of Cascara has been used traditionally throughout Western Herbal Medicine and North American Herbal Medicine as a stimulant laxative which relieves constipation.

Caruso’s Cascara contains a herbal extract of dried Cascara bark which has been standardised to its active constituent, Cascaroside A. This active ingredient supports many of the medicinal benefits such as softening the stool, improving intestinal transit time, promoting bowel waste elimination and also supports bowel regularity. Cascara may also help to relieve digestive discomfort including abdominal bloating and reduce the occurrence of excess intestinal wind. 

Warnings

• Always read the label and follow the directions for use
  
• If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional
  
• Use in children under 12 years is not recommended
  
• Prolonged use may cause serious bowel problems
  
• Do not use when abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present, or if you develop diarrhoea. If you are pregnant or breast feeding, seek the advice of a healthcare professional before taking this product
  
• Drink plenty of water
  
• If you are taking any medications or have any existing health conditions, always talk to your health professional before use
  
• Not recommended for use with heart medication or stimulant laxatives
  
• Take at least two hours away from pharmaceutical medications
  
• Not recommended for use by pregnant or lactating women
  
• Not suitable for long term use

Nutritional Information

Free from animal products, artificial colours, artificial flavours, corn, dairy, gluten, lactose, nuts, preservatives, soy, starch, sugar, wheat, yeast