What is Buckthorn Bark?
Buckthorn bark is the dried bark of the trunks and branches of Rhamnus
frangula L. Other names for Buckthorn bark are Frangulae cortex and
frangula, Glossy Buckthorn, Dog Wood and Arrow Wood. This is a shrub
that is native to Europe and the Middle East. Buckthorn bark is very
soothing for the colon and digestive tract.
Buckthorn Bark Benefits
Buckthorn bark is very beneficial when used for the intestinal tract.
It contains 1,8-dihydroxy-anthracenes, which acts on the nerves of the
intestines that sometimes contract, preventing bowel movement. This
helps relieve constipation. Buckthorn bark promotes the emptying of
intestinal contents.
Other benefits of Buckthorn bark include its ability to help
hemorrhoids or anal fissures heal, because of its stool softening
effect. Many times, people become constipated or have problems with
their digestive tract, which can cause weight gain. Buckthorn bark
helps flush out the digestive system, effectively ridding the body of
toxins and other waste that can cause weight gain and bloating.
