Ziółko Buckthorn Bark - 50 g

Ziółko Buckthorn Bark (Frangula alnus) is a traditional herbal ingredient with a characteristically bitter taste, sourced from young shoots of the shrub. The bark contains natural anthraquinoids (anthraquinone compounds) - a potent herb for short-term use only. Not recommended during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or for children.

About the product

Ziółko Buckthorn Bark is the dried bark of common buckthorn (Frangula alnus) - a shrub of the Rhamnaceae family, growing throughout the Polish lowlands, also known as breaking buckthorn or alder buckthorn. The bark is harvested in early spring from young shoots and then seasoned.

Buckthorn bark has a distinctly bitter taste and contains natural anthraquinoids (anthraquinone compounds). This is a potent herb, well known in the herbalist tradition, intended exclusively for short-term use and handled with care.

• Traditional herbal ingredient - bark sourced from young shoots
• Characteristically bitter taste
• Contains natural anthraquinoids - a potent herb for short-term use only
• 100% buckthorn bark - no additives

Ingredients

Common buckthorn bark (Frangula alnus) 100%.

Purpose

For those familiar with traditional, potent herbal ingredients who use them consciously, short-term, and with due caution.

Directions

Infusion: add a teaspoon of bark to a glass (200 ml) of lukewarm water, bring to a boil and simmer covered for approximately 15 minutes, then leave to stand for 10 minutes and strain. Use no more than 3 times per week and no longer than 1-2 weeks.

Warning

Buckthorn bark contains anthraquinoids with potent effects - use for short-term periods only (no longer than 1-2 weeks and no more than 3 times per week). Contraindicated for pregnant or breastfeeding women, children, and individuals with intestinal diseases or obstruction. If in doubt, consult a doctor.

Storage

Store in a dry, cool place in a tightly closed container - protect from light, moisture, and strong odours.