Research
Cascara
3 peer-reviewed studies curated from PubMed and Semantic Scholar.
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Colon cleansing regimens. A clinical study in 1200 patients.
RCT studying the purgative effect of bisacodyl, anthraquinone glycosides (Cascara), and sodium picosulfate in 1200 patients. The combination of a contact laxative and a saline purge produced good cleansing effect in 52%-80% of patients, with 96% achieving clean colons with an additional tap water enema. The cleansing systems were tolerated favorably by over 90% of patients, though 17% reported restricted work capacity on the day of cleansing.
Physicochemical, Antioxidant and Mineral Composition of Cascara Beverage Prepared by Cold Brewing
The study investigates the physicochemical, antioxidant, and mineral composition of cascara beverages prepared by cold brewing at various temperatures. Cold brewing resulted in higher concentrations of phenolic compounds, flavonoids, and caffeine compared to hot-brewed cascara. Temperature significantly affected these variables, with caffeine and copper concentrations highest at 20 °C.
Innovative of cascara as potential in beverage, food and their functional impact: a review
The review discusses cascara's potential as a beverage and food ingredient due to its unique flavor profile and high antioxidant content. It highlights cascara's sensory characteristics and the impact of post-harvest processing on its chemical composition, including caffeine and phenolic compounds.