Herb Question..

sthrngl2007

My friends aunt told me I should take these herb pills that she had been taking...they are cascara sagrada. Has anyone heard of them or know ir its any good to take? She said it was a good healthy way of cleansing your body...just curious if anyone has heard or knows anything about them : )

Thanks!

Nursebeachnut

Don't do it. Eat natural whole grain foods, drink plenty of water and you will be fine. This "herb" will shock your system. Not a healthy way to cleanse.

missfittin_missy

cascara is a laxative

Skolls081102

Pulled this off a site that explains all about this herb.....ummmmmmm yeah....

What side effects can this medication cause?
Stimulant laxatives may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

•yellow-brown discoloration of urine

•diarrhea

•nausea

•vomiting

•irritation

•stomach cramping


If you have any of the following symptoms, stop taking stimulant laxatives and call your doctor immediately:

•bloody stools

•severe cramping

•pain

•weakness

•dizziness

•unusual tiredness

•rectal bleeding

Bloody stool, rectal bleeding......ummmmm thats ok. I'll stick with healthy eating. You don't need to "cleanse" your body. It does that naturally.

Celo24

My friends aunt told me I should take these herb pills that she had been taking...they are cascara sagrada. Has anyone heard of them or know ir its any good to take? She said it was a good healthy way of cleansing your body...just curious if anyone has heard or knows anything about them : )

Thanks!

My general rule is if I can't pronounce something without stopping to think, I try not to eat it and I DEFINITELY don't seek it out.

aa1440

Is your friend's aunt healthy? Does she seem to be in shape? Does she live a healthy life and eat well? Is she a doctor?

Sorry. Just being sarcastic. If you have health questions you should ask your doctor.

sthrngl2007

haha thanks yall!! I figured i would ask, she looks great..she said her doctor told her to take them. Now im not so sure i want to take them..lol.