Latin Name: Rhamnus purshiana
Alternate Names: Sacred Bark, Chittem Bark
Family: RHAMNACEAE
Parts Used: Dried, aged bark.
Properties: Astringent, Bitter Tonic, Cathartic, Digestive Tonic, Emetic, Hepatic, Laxative, Nervine, Purgative, Tonic.
Internal Uses: Colitis, Constipation, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Gallstones, Hemorrhoids, Herpes, Indigestion, Jaundice
Internal Applications: Tea, Tincture, Capsules.
This extremely bitter herb stimulates digestive secretions. To prevent gripe, it is best combined with some [...]