Buckthorn berries are used as a laxative – whenever particularly soft stools are desired. This can be, for example, hemorrhoids, anal fissures, after surgery in the rectal or anal area and in preparation for diagnostic procedures in the gastrointestinal tract.
Furthermore, the drug is also suitable for short-term use in constipation (constipation).
Folk remedies and homeopathic use
Folk medicine uses buckthorn berries as a diuretic and a blood purifier.
In homeopathy, the fresh, ripe fruits of buckthorn are used for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and musculoskeletal system (bones, muscles, etc.).
Ingredients of buckthorn
Buckthorn berries contain 4-7% anthraquinone glycosides, with glucofrangulin A, frangulaemodin and diacetylglucofrangulin among the main components. Furthermore, 3-4% tannins, flavonoids, pectins, mono- and oligosaccharides and vitamin C are present in berries.
Buckthorn: for what indication?
Buckthorn berries are used for:
- Constipation
- Constipation
- Intestinal sluggishness
