Why Is Cascara Bad?

Safety concerns. You should consider several safety concerns before you decide if you should use cascara sagrada. It can cause abdominal cramping, loss of electrolytes, and dependency. Using cascara sagrada for longer than two weeks can cause you to be unable to have a bowel movement without the help of a laxative.

Is cascara safe to take?

Cascara is POSSIBLY SAFE for most adults when taken by mouth for less than one week. Side effects include stomach discomfort and cramps. Cascara is POSSIBLY UNSAFE when used long-term. Don't use cascara for longer than one or two weeks.

Is cascara sagrada bad for your liver?

Cascara Sagrada is a herbal medication used for short term treatment of constipation, generally well tolerated but is known to cause liver injury when used in higher doses than recommended.