- 1. What is the biological source of Cascara Sagrada?The biological source of Cascara Sagrada is Rhamnus purshiana.
- 2. What is the plant part used in this product?The bark of the plant is used in this product.
- 3. What are the other names of Cascara Sagrada?Cascara Sagrada is also known as cascara, cascara buckthorn, bearberry,bitter bark, cascarinde, chitem bark, Rhamnus and sacred bark.
- 4. What are the nutrients present in Cascara Sagrada?The nutrients present in Cascara Sagrada include cascarosides A, cascarosides B, cascarosides C, cascarosides D, vitamin B, potassium, manganese, calcium and anthraquinone glycosides.
- 5. How is Cascara Sagrada Bark Powder qualified on the basis of microbial parameters?We make sure the microbial parameters in our products abide by the microbial limits charted out by the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA). Our products are tested for total plate count (TPC), E. Coli & Salmonella, and yeast and mold.
- 6. Is this a GMO-free product?All our products are free from GMO. As GMOs are dangerous for health, we do not accept Cascara Sagrada Bark Powder from the facilities where GMOs are manufactured, processed, or produced.
- 7. What is the acceptable moisture content in the Cascara Sagrada Bark Powder that you provide?The moisture content in our Cascara Sagrada Bark powder is below 10%. This offers better control over microbial growth and increases the overall shelf life.
- 8. Is Cascara Sagrada Bark powder an allergen-free product?Yes, this Cascara Sagrada Bark powder is free from allergens.
Cascara Sagrada Bark Powder
Cascara Sagrada or Frangula Purshiana is a shrub that originated in North America and belongs to the Rhamnaceae family. The plant is found in the South American regions, Kenya, Canada, and North America. Processing sunscreens and adding flavour to food items are some of its applications. The dried bark was largely used in folk medicine due to its strong laxative and antimicrobial effects. It is helpful in improving digestive health and relieving stomach pain.