Cascara Sagrada Bark (Frangula purshiana)
Organic
Energy: Masculine
Planet: Saturn
Element: Fire
Magical & Spiritual Uses
Cascara Sagrada is traditionally worked with for legal matters, protection, and money-drawing. In folk magic and rootwork traditions, it is regarded as a justice-oriented herb, associated with favorable outcomes in disputes, the strengthening of personal authority, and protection against crossed conditions or ill intent. Cascara Sagrada is also used in prosperity workings and carried or worked with symbolically as a guard against hexes, negative influence, and spiritual interference. Its Saturnian nature aligns it with discipline, accountability, and the restoration of balance through lawful means.
 
Traditional & Folk Herbal Context
Cascara Sagrada, meaning “sacred bark,” is a deciduous shrub native to the Pacific Northwest of North America. The bark has a long history of use among Indigenous peoples of the region and later in American folk herbalism. Traditionally, the bark is harvested and aged for an extended period before use, a process that has been historically emphasized in herbal texts. Cascara Sagrada belongs to the Rhamnaceae family and has also been known by names such as sacred bark and chittem bark. These uses are shared as historical and educational context only.
 
Organic herb. Sold unprepared. Curio only.
As with all herbs, there may be slight variations in color, texture, cut, aroma, or appearance due to natural growing conditions, seasonal differences, and processing methods.
 
Disclaimer
This information is for educational purposes only and has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medications.
Precautions:
Not for use during pregnancy or lactation except under the supervision of a qualified healthcare practitioner. Contraindicated in cases of intestinal obstruction, abdominal pain, or inflammatory conditions of the intestines. Not recommended for prolonged use except under professional supervision.