Anyone Had Adverse Effects To Cascara?

[greengr]

I was wondering if anyone has had any adverse effects to this. I want to try this herb but I am scared of trying it. Due to my Poor health I need to be extra catious

 

[ecstatichamster]

Start low. It's been great for me.

 

[greengr]

Start low. It's been great for me.

Thanks. I have read a lot about emodin and it seems to have a lot of effects in the body, mostly positive. Also why is it contraindicated in appenditis? wouldnt it's its laxative effects would be good for that?

 

[allblues]

I've been taking about 1/5 tsp, 2x/day for a few days. Stuff seems to be working as intended, but my stools have gotten darker - is this normal? Like, approaching black.

 

[Peatful]

I've been taking about 1/5 tsp, 2x/day for a few days. Stuff seems to be working as intended, but my stools have gotten darker - is this normal? Like, approaching black.

Mine darken as well.

 

[allblues]

@Peatful OK, that's reassuring, thanks

 

[Mossy]

I've been taking about 1/5 tsp, 2x/day for a few days. Stuff seems to be working as intended, but my stools have gotten darker - is this normal? Like, approaching black.

Can you please confirm that your dose is only 1/5th tsp? I was going to take my first ever dose of a heaping 1/2 tsp/900mg per the instructions on the package. Thanks for any input.

 

[allblues]

I can confirm Been aiming for less than 1/2 tsp, so doses have been about 1/5 - 1/8th of a tsp.
Still getting the job done, movement-wise.

 

[Mossy]

I can confirm Been aiming for less than 1/2 tsp, so doses have been about 1/5 - 1/8th of a tsp.
Still getting the job done, movement-wise.

Thank you. Good to know a lesser dose may do the job.