cascara
Definition
Noun: 1. A medicinal laxative: The dried bark of a specific North American tree (Rhamnus purshiana or cascara buckthorn), used historically and in some herbal preparations to treat constipation.
Usage
- Cascara is typically prepared as a liquid extract, powder, or in dried form to be used as an herbal remedy.
- It is important to use cascara under guidance, as improper use can lead to side effects.
Examples
- The herbalist recommended a tea made from cascara bark.
- Cascara has been used for centuries by indigenous peoples for its medicinal properties.
- Some over-the-counter laxatives once contained cascara as an active ingredient.
Advanced Usage
- Cascara sagrada: This is the full Spanish name often used, meaning "sacred bark." It emphasizes the historical medicinal value placed on this bark.
- He purchased some cascara sagrada from the health food store.
Variants and Related Words
- Cascara buckthorn (n): The tree () from which cascara bark is harvested.
- Cascara sagrada (n): A synonym for cascara, directly from Spanish.
Synonyms
- Sacred bark: A direct translation of "cascara sagrada."
- Chittem bark: An older, less common name for the same medicinal bark.
Notes on Meaning
- The word cascara refers specifically to the dried bark used for its laxative effect. It is not a general term for any bark or for the living tree itself (which is called the cascara buckthorn).
- Its use in modern medicine has declined due to the availability of other treatments and concerns about potential side effects with long-term use.
Noun
-
dried bark of the cascara buckthorn used as a laxative
Khám phá thêm
Các từ liên quan
Từ đồng nghĩa
Từ gần giống
Từ chứa "cascara"
Từ có nhắc đến "cascara"
