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Frangula Fluid Extract

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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

Warning: Herbal extracts may interact with other therapeutic substances, or be contraindicated in certain conditions, and as a general rule are not recommended for use by children, in pregnancy and lactation, or if you are on certain prescription medications.If wondering if any of our herbal products may be of benefit to you, please complete and submit this form and get in touch by phone or email.

Disclaimer: The statements provided on this website are based on the recorded traditional use of herbs in general and should not be viewed as therapeutic claims for the herbal teas, extracts, and blends on offer. We provide this information for educational purpose to our customers and fans of herbal and natural medicine because we believe it is important to stay connected to our roots and maintain and spread the human knowledge accumulated over centuries of traditional healing. Our herbal blends are custom made in accordance with your needs and not tested for efficacy or listed on the register of therapeutic goods.

We must ensure the safe and appropriate use of our products and may ask for additional information prior to making up your product. Please rest assure that we respect your privacy and that your information will not be shared.

Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition.

 

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