cascara sagrada

[ suh-grey-duh, -grah-, -grad-uh ]

noun

1. cascara.
2. the bark of the cascara, used as a cathartic or laxative.

cascara sagrada

/ səˈɡrɑːdə /

noun

1. the dried bark of the cascara buckthorn, used as a stimulant and laxative Often shortened tocascara

Word History and Origins

Origin of cascara sagrada¹

1880–85; < Spanish: literally, sacred bark

Word History and Origins

Origin of cascara sagrada¹

Spanish, literally: sacred bark

Example Sentences

Syrup of buck-thorn, or cascara sagrada, is another medicine that should never be given to small dogs: it is far too irritating and severe.

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Laxatives—the various salines, aperient spring waters, castor oil, cascara sagrada, aloes and other vegetable cathartics.

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One or two teaspoonfuls of milk of magnesia put into one feeding daily, or fifteen drops to one tablespoonful of the aromatic fluid extract of cascara sagrada will move the bowels.

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If constipation is the habit a laxative should be given; the aromatic fluid extract of cascara sagrada or magnesia are suitable.

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Of the laxative drugs which may be used at such a time, cascara sagrada and senna are among the least harmful.

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