Can cascara sagrada be used daily for chronic constipation, the supplement helps every day I can go to the toilet but sometimes I have diarrhea I also have chronic gastroduodenitis or this supplement will not worsen my condition?
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Anna Pochopień Pharmacist
19 months ago
Cascara sagrada is a plant containing anthracocompounds, i.e. substances with a laxative effect, also present, for example, in buckthorn bark and rheum root. These substances irritate the intestines and although they stimulate their peristalsis in this way, facilitate bowel movements, they should not be used chronically. This can result in intestinal inflammation, as well as too intense laxative effect – as a result, electrolyte disturbances may occur. Manufacturers of drugs containing anthracians usually recommend emergency use, no more than 14 days without consulting a doctor. If you suffer from chronic constipation, I encourage you to read the article. It lists safe medicinal products that can be used for constipation, as well as appropriate dietary habits: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/zaparcia-jak-z-nimi-walczyc https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/zaparcia The products listed in the articles can be ordered with home delivery via GdziePoLek.