Cascara Sagrada - (Rhamnus purshiana)


Calendula Herb

This herb, also known as sacred bark, is a small tree that can grow up to 33 feet tall. The leaves are oblong, dark glossy green, the flowers are small and greenish-yellow and the berries are blue-black to purplish-black.

Cascara Sagrada is rich in vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, manganese, potassium and calcium.

Among hoodoos it is believed to be a Lucky Court Case herb. They belive that if you burn Cascara Sagrada on charcoal before the court date and pray for deliverance, things will go better.

Parts used: Bark.

The bark from cascara sagrada must be dried for at least one year before you use it.

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