Rhamnus catharticus, Buckthorn
Rhamnus catharticus, Buckthorn Rhamnus, Buckthorn Purging Buckthorn Kreutterbuch, Matthiolus, 1586 Koehler’s Medizinal Pflanzen, 1887 Botanical name: Rhamnus cathartica Parts used: Berries, fresh or dried; less commonly the Bark Temperature & Taste: Cold, dry: Bitter, Sour Uses: 1. Clears Heat, Promotes Stool: -chronic constipation, hemorrhoids, and irritation of the bowels and anus.-approved by Commission E for…

