Cascara Sagrada Bark Extract
Other names: Rhamnus davurica Pall extract,Buckthorn skin extract
Botanical Source: Rhamnus purshiana L
Specifications: 8%~20% Cascarosides; 4:1;5:1
Plant Part Used: Old Bark,100% Natural
Cascara sagrada is a natural laxative made from the reddish-brown bark of a tree (Rhamnus purshiana) native to the Pacific Northwest. It was used by various Native American tribes, who also passed their "sacred bark" on to Spanish explorers (cascara sagrada means sacred bark in Spanish).
Treating constipation
Good cleansing colons effect
Increasing peristalsis in the large intestine and help restore its tone
Easing chronic constipation in elderly people
Treating hemorrhoids and anal fissures
Preventing the pressure and pain associated with hemorrhoids and anal fissures (cracks in the skin near the anus)
Analysis Items | Specifications | Results | Methods used |
Identification | Positive | Conforms | TLC |
Appearance | Fine yellowish brown powder | Conforms | Visual test |
Odor & Taste | Characteristic, bitter | Conforms | Organoleptic test |
Bulk Density | 35-45g/100ml | Conforms | ASTM D1895B |
Particle Size | 99% through 80 mesh | Conforms | AOAC 973.03 |
Solubility | Partially soluble in hydro-alcoholic solution | Conforms | Visual |
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Assay (as Cascaroside A) | NLT 25% Cascarosides | 25.50% | UV |
Loss on Drying | NMT 5.0% | 3.37% | 5g /105ºC /2hrs |
Ash Content | NMT 5.0% | 2.39% | 2g /525ºC /3hrs |
Extract Solvents | Ethanol & Water(80% v/v) | Conforms | / |
Solvent Residues | NMT 0.05% | Conforms | USP-GC |
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Heavy Metals | NMT 10ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
Arsenic (As) | NMT 2ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
Lead (Pb) | NMT 2ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
Cadmium (Cd) | NMT 0.1ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
Mercury(Hg) | NMT 0.1ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
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BHC | NMT 0.1ppm | Conforms | USP-GC |
DDT | NMT 0.1ppm | Conforms | USP-GC |
Acephate | NMT 0.2ppm | Conforms | USP-GC |
Methamidophos | NMT 0.2ppm | Conforms | USP-GC |
Parathion-ethyl | NMT 0.2ppm | Conforms | USP-GC |
PCNB | NMT 0.1ppm | Conforms | USP-GC |
Aflatoxins | NMT 0.2ppb | Absent | USP-HPLC |
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