Alder buckthorn bark

Oral Uses

• Constipation

  Alder buckthorn bark is a stimulant laxative; stimulates bowel movement; alleviates constipation. Take dried alder buckthorn bark daily, containing 15-30 mg of anthraquinone glycosides, before bedtime, for a maximum of 10 days and drink 1-2 l of water during the day.

• Fecal incontinence

  Alder buckthorn bark is a stimulant laxative; stimulates bowel movement. Take dried alder buckthorn bark daily, containing 10-20 mg of anthraquinone glycosides, before bedtime, for a maximum of 10 days and drink 1-2 l of water during the day.

• General cancer prevention

  Alder buckthorn bark reduces cancer risk. Take dried alder buckthorn bark daily, in divided doses, for many days, as suggested on the label.

Oral Actions

• Action - Cathartic

  Alder buckthorn bark is a cathartic; promotes defecation. Take dried alder buckthorn bark daily, containing 15-30 mg of anthraquinone glycosides, before bedtime, for a maximum of 10 days and drink 1-2 l of water during the day.

• Action - Laxative

  Alder buckthorn bark is a laxative; facilitates defecation by softening the stool. Take dried alder buckthorn bark daily, containing 15-30 mg of anthraquinone glycosides, before bedtime, for a maximum of 10 days and drink 1-2 l of water during the day.

• Action - Diuretic

  Alder buckthorn bark is a diuretic; increases and promotes urine flow. Take dried alder buckthorn bark daily, in divided doses, for many days, as suggested on the label.

• Action - Cholagogue

  Alder buckthorn bark is a cholagogue; stimulates gallbladder and bile flow. Take dried alder buckthorn bark daily, in divided doses, for many days, as suggested on the label.

• Action - Tonic

  Alder buckthorn bark is a tonic; enhances energy and tones the body. Take dried alder buckthorn bark daily, in divided doses, for many days, as suggested on the label.

Topical Actions

• Action - Antiseptic

  Alder buckthorn bark is an antiseptic; prevents infection. Apply alder buckthorn bark containing topical preparation 2-3 times daily, for many days, as suggested on the label.

Recommended Dosage

Take dried alder buckthorn bark daily, containing 15-30 mg of anthraquinone glycosides, before bedtime, for a maximum of 10 days and drink 1-2 l of water during the day.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. Do not use it with children, if you are pregnant or breast-feeding or if you have Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhea, appendicitis and abdominal pain. Do not use it more than 10 days. Dark urine colour when using alder buckthorn is harmless. Alder buckthorn may interact with some drugs action and their metabolism.

Available Forms

Alder buckthorn is available in tablet and capsule form.