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Buckthorn
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Rhamnus frangula
This herb became popular in European herbal medicine about 1000 years ago. It has a strong laxative action, due to the presence of the plant's chemicals called anthraquinones. These chemicals stimulate the colonic muscle contractions, which signal our "urge" to go to the toilet
It is used to treat constipation, and said to be able to expel intestinal worms. Buckthorn has also been used widely by herbalists to treat certain forms of cancer. It is good for rheumatism, gout, dropsy, and skin dieases. For skin conditions where there is itching, an ointment of buckthorn is used on the affected areas or an infusion made up of the herb can also be used to bathe the skin. It can also remove warts from the skin.
Buckthorn should not be used by those with chronic gastro-intestinal conditions such as ulcer, colitis or haemorrhoids; or by pregnant womem. The freshly cut barks should not be used. The barks should be dried properly for at least one to two years before use.
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