{"product_id":"baldwins-buckthorn-bark-rhamnus-frangula","title":"Baldwins Buckthorn Bark ( Rhamnus Frangula )","description":"\u003cp\u003e100% Pure Buckthorn Bark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuckthorn (Rhamnus catharicus) is a north European native shrub whose berries \u0026amp; bark are used medicinally. Primarily Buckthorn is a stimulant laxative, stimulating the muscles of the bowel to contract and help with bowel movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bark is dried for up to a year before use medicinally (fresh bark has the side effect of inducing vomiting if ingested).\u003cbr\u003e\nThe combination of glycosides, tannins, lipids \u0026amp; flavonoids in Buckthorn bark all help to create more fluid in the colon and result in strong, soft bowel movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuckthorn bark takes a good six to ten hours to take effect so most people take it at bedtime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's definitely worth noting that you should drink plenty of water throughout the day when taking buckthorn and should increase your intake of fresh fruit and vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaken with peppermint tea or capsules can help with any unpleasant sensations from the strong contractions and griping that are often experienced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not use for more than eight to ten days (as with any laxative) as this may cause electrolyte loss and may even weaken the colon and, long-term, cause kidney damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease seek advice from a healthcare professional if constipation lasts longer than this time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baldwins","offers":[{"title":"Baldwins Buckthorn Bark 25g","offer_id":61740268421450,"sku":"HEBUCKT25","price":2.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Baldwins Buckthorn Bark 100g","offer_id":61740268454218,"sku":"HEBUCKT100","price":6.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Baldwins Buckthorn Bark 250g","offer_id":61740268486986,"sku":"HEBUCKT250","price":13.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Baldwins Buckthorn Bark 500g","offer_id":61740268519754,"sku":"HEBUCKT500","price":20.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/8537\/5818\/files\/BUCKTHORN_454852d9-e867-477a-b798-8caae43b11fa.jpg?v=1782918466","url":"https:\/\/www.baldwins.co.uk\/products\/baldwins-buckthorn-bark-rhamnus-frangula","provider":"G. Baldwin \u0026 Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}