Cascara Sagrada Bark Powder

Herbal Preparation Uses

• Prepare as a warm water infusion: stir ¼–½ tsp into 240 ml of warm (not boiling) water, mix well, and drink once daily in the evening.
• Fill into capsules for a convenient, taste-neutral serving method.
• Add to herbal tea blends as a bitter bark botanical component alongside complementary herbs like ginger or fennel to balance flavor.
• Blend into herbal tincture bases or glycerite formulations.
• Use as a component in custom digestive herbal blend powders.
• Combine with senna, psyllium husk, or other botanical fiber sources in formulation work.
• Use as a natural colorant in soap-making for warm brown tones.
• Add to herbal bath sachets as a botanical bark ingredient.

Taste, Aroma & Color

• Taste: Intensely bitter with a sharp, lingering astringent quality and a dry, woody finish. Not palatable on its own encapsulation or blending with sweet botanicals is strongly recommended for regular use.
• Aroma: Dry, earthy, and woody with a faintly resinous undertone. Subtle rather than sharp.
• Color: Medium to dark brown powder with a warm reddish-brown cast in certain lighting. Sometimes color may vary slightly from batch to batch due to natural variation in the bark source and drying conditions.

Storage 

Seal the pouch tightly after each use. Store in a cool, dry, dark location away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.

Properly stored, cascara sagrada bark powder maintains its color and potency for 36 months.

Do not store near strong odors, bark powders absorb ambient aromas over time.

Precautions

Cascara sagrada bark powder is for occasional, short-term use only.

Avoid if:

• Pregnant or breastfeeding
• Child under 12
• Have inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal obstruction, or unexplained abdominal pain
• Taking medications affected by electrolyte/potassium levels

Discontinue and consult a healthcare provider if: cramping, diarrhea, or adverse reactions occur.