cascara sagrada

[suh-grey-duh, -grah-, -grad-uh]

noun

1. cascara.

2. the bark of the cascara, used as a cathartic or laxative.

cascara sagrada

/ səˈɡrɑːdə /

noun

1. Often shortened to: cascara. the dried bark of the cascara buckthorn, used as a stimulant and laxative

Word History and Origins

Origin of cascara sagrada¹

1880–85; < Spanish: literally, sacred bark

Word History and Origins

Origin of cascara sagrada¹

Spanish, literally: sacred bark

Example Sentences

Syrup of buck-thorn, or cascara sagrada, is another medicine that should never be given to small dogs: it is far too irritating and severe.

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Laxatives—the various salines, aperient spring waters, castor oil, cascara sagrada, aloes and other vegetable cathartics.

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Of the laxative drugs which may be used at such a time, cascara sagrada and senna are among the least harmful.

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Take a dose of epsom salts, castor oil, or cascara sagrada, then regulate your diet.

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But if the woman is constipated and anemic, cascara sagrada is a better laxative; while cod-liver oil acts as a laxative and at the same time improves the quality of the blood.

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