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Description: Alcoholic Extract of the bark of Alder Frangula (syn. Alder Buckthorn, Frangula Alnus), Rhamnus frangula, in Ethanol and Purified water.
Traditional Use: The fluid extract of Frangula bark has a mild laxative effect and it is cheifly used for in chronic constipation. Traditional Dose: 20 drops at bedtime.
Please note that the bark of Frangula, also known as Alder Buckthorn, Glossy Buckthorn, or English Buckthorn is, has much milder and gentler effects than the cathartic action of the Common Buckthorn, Rhamnus catharticus.
Mode of Action: Alder buckthorn is known to contain certain chemicals that work as laxatives. Alder buckthorn seems to work about as well as cascara for relieving constipation.
Possible Side Effects: Frangula bark may produce tummy pain, spasm and liquid stools, especially in patients with irritable
colon. These side effects may occur due to over-dosage.
Contraindications: Products containing Frangula bark are not recommended in the presence of intestinal blockage, inflammatory bowel disease, or for children under 12.
For more evidence based information, please click the link below:
https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/herbal-summary/frangula-bark-summary-public_en.pdf
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