SACRED SHELL
SACRED SHELL
Other Names:
Aladierno.
The bark of this tree were used by the Indians of the Far West. Very soon caught the
attention
of the Spanish who colonized
California
. Like the bark of
frangula
, similar species that grows in Europe, the
sacred
shell should not be until after
a
year of dried, fresh as
has
toxic effects.
Habitats:
conifer forests of the west coast of the United States and
Canada
. Is absent in Europe.
Description:
shrub or tree of 6 to 12 m in height, of the
family
of Ramnáceas, with oval leaves of very prominent nerves. The crust is light
brown
or gray, often covered with
lichen
.
Used parts:
the dried bark of the trunk and branches.
Properties and indications:
the bark of this tree contains glycosides anthraquinone (emodina, crisofina) similar to those of the
frangula
, as well as other glycosides (aloína, crisaloína) His intense laxative effect, more drastic than that of
frangula
, is due to
a
combination of all these active ingredients, as well as other glycosides (aloína, crisaloína) His intense laxative effect, more drastic than that of
frangula
, is due to
a
combination of all these active ingredients.
Although it is
a
strong
purgative
, at the therapeutic dose is very well tolerated and does not produce nor
colitis
retortijones. It can be used for long periods of time, which
was
not the case with other chemical laxatives. Ideal for cases of
chronic
constipation or
intestinal
sluggishness, especially in the elderly. It also
has
a
mild effect colagogo and eupéptico, which facilitates the functioning of the gallbladder and digestion.
Use:
powdered bark of 0. 2 to 0. 3 grams. 3 times
a
day. In infusion of 3 gm. bark per cup of water, take up to 3 cups daily on an empty
stomach
.
Precautions:
Use with caution in
pregnancy
, lactation,
menstruation
and during the crisis hemorrhoidal (congestion occurs in the pelvis)
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