Buckthorn, known most commonly as purging buckthorn, is from Rhamnaceae family of plants and is usually classified as a deciduous tree. This family of plants consists of at least 100 varieties of shrubs and small trees. It is often mixed up with sea buckthorn.




Health benefits of Buckthorn Bark





- The plant helps clean toxins from the body.

- It can be strongly purgative and it is therefore used in the treatment of constipation.

- Its diuretic properties help cleanse the blood.

- This herb is used for liver, gall bladder problems and intestinal problems in people.

- The herb can also be used in small quantities, in the treatment of certain skin problems like that of warts as also in relieving itching.

- Buckthorn bark can also treat lead poisoning, gout, rheumatism, and expel parasites.


Preparation:



Put 1g of dry herb into 1 cup of boiling water. Let stand for 5-10 minutes. Drink maximal 3 cups per day, between the meals.



This herb is usually recommended for short and small doses.

This herb has contraindications for pregnant or breast feeding women.

This herb is also not advised for children.

This herb also has not external use and is rarely used in aromatherapy applications too.

This herb is also better avoided if you have aggravated forms of intestinal diseases like appendicitis or Crohn’s disease.