Cascara Sagrada Powder 4 oz (Sacred Bark) for Tea

Cascara sagrada bark powder, 4 oz. Rhamnus purshiana, also called sacred bark, grown and harvested in the USA. One ingredient, finely milled, nothing added.

How to use it, and why the powder is different

Stir 1 to 2 teaspoons into 4 fl oz of boiling water, mix well, cover and let it stand 3 to 5 minutes, then drink. That is the whole method. There is no strainer and nothing to throw away, because the bark has already been milled. Stir it again before you drink, since powder settles. A whole or cut bark would need a fifteen to twenty minute simmer to open up at all. Milling it is what removes that step.

What it tastes like

Woody and bitter, with a dry finish. It is one of the more bitter things in the range and it is taken as a small shot rather than sipped by the mug, which is what the label directions describe.

What is in the bag

Cascara sagrada bark powder and nothing else. One ingredient, no fillers, no additives and no flow agents.

What cascara sagrada is, and where the name comes from

It is the bark of Rhamnus purshiana, a small tree of the Pacific Northwest, from northern California up through Oregon, Washington and into British Columbia. Cascara sagrada is Spanish for sacred bark, a name given by Spanish missionaries in the 1600s. The bark is traditionally aged before use, often for a year or more, and this bag is milled fine so it stirs straight into hot water.

Other ways it is used

Beyond the herbal shot, cascara sagrada powder is traditionally made into a tincture. The powder form is what makes that straightforward.

How to store it

Tightly closed in a dry place at room temperature, 59 to 86°F (15 to 30°C), as printed on the bag.

Frequently asked questions

What is cascara sagrada, and where does the name come from?
It is the milled bark of Rhamnus purshiana, a small tree of the Pacific Northwest. The name is Spanish for sacred bark, given by Spanish missionaries in the 1600s. The bark is aged before use, traditionally for a year or more, and this bag is milled fine so it stirs straight into hot water. One ingredient, from the USA.

How do you prepare cascara sagrada powder?
Stir 1 to 2 teaspoons into 4 fl oz of boiling water, mix well, cover, and let it stand 3 to 5 minutes. Because it is a powder there is nothing to strain and no simmering. Stir again before drinking.

What does cascara sagrada taste like?
Woody and bitter with a dry finish. It is taken as a small shot rather than sipped by the mug.

Is this powder or cut bark?
Powder, finely milled. A whole or cut bark has to be simmered for fifteen to twenty minutes to get anything out of it. Milled, it goes straight into hot water. If you would rather simmer a cut bark, the loose leaf herbs and teas range has several.

Where can I buy cascara sagrada bark powder?
Here. Orders leave in 1 to 2 business days, and we ship worldwide with duty pre paid for most countries. This is 4 oz of finely milled bark, one ingredient, from the USA.

Is it organic, and where does it come from?
It is organic or wildcrafted cascara sagrada from the USA, and the country of origin is printed on the bag.

PRECAUTIONS

• Not intended for prolonged or continuous use.
• Not for use during pregnancy or nursing.
• Not recommended for anyone under 18.
• Individuals with known medical conditions should consult a physician before use.
• Keep out of reach of children.

DIRECTIONS:

Cascara sagrada powder is traditionally prepared as an herbal shot or tincture. To prepare as an herbal shot, add 1 to 2 teaspoons of cascara sagrada powder to 4 fl oz of boiling water. Mix well. Cover and steep for 3 to 5 minutes, then enjoy. Stir it again before you drink, because the powder settles.

Not intended for prolonged or continuous use. Not for use during pregnancy or nursing.

Store tightly closed in a dry place at room temperature, 59 to 86°F (15 to 30°C).

• Processing Time: Orders ship within 1 to 2 business days.
• Refunds: 100% satisfaction guarantee. Contact within 30 days of receipt, return unused portions at your expense, and receive a full refund upon receipt.
• Customs Duty Tax: Pre-paid and covered for most countries.