noun
- The dried bark of a North American shrub, used as a laxative.
Usage: Also called cascara sagrada.; Commonly used in herbal medicine and over-the-counter remedies.
Examples
- Cascara is a natural laxative that has been used for centuries.
- The doctor recommended cascara for mild constipation relief.
- Many health stores sell cascara supplements in capsule form.
- Cascara bark comes from the Rhamnus purshiana shrub.
- She took cascara tea to help with digestive issues.