Cascara Sagrada Bark | Wildcrafted Organic | Powder

Description

Cascara Sagrada is a native to western North America. Here are the key details:

• Appearance:
  • It can grow as a small tree or a large tree, reaching heights of 15 to 30 feet.
  • The trunk diameter ranges from 20 to 40 cm.
  • The outer bark appears brownish to silver-gray with light splotching.
  • The inner surface of the bark is smooth and yellowish, gradually turning dark brown with age or exposure to sunlight.
• Harvesting Bark:
  • To obtain cascara bark, it’s best to collect it from the young trunk and large branches during springtime.
  • Harvesting from other parts or out of season may result in different taste and characteristics.
  • The bark should age for at least one year before use.
• Flavor:
  • Cascara bark has an intensely bitter flavor that lingers in the mouth for hours, overpowering the taste buds.
• Leaves:
  • The leaves are simple, deciduous, and alternate.
  • They cluster near the ends of twigs.
  • Leaf characteristics:
    • Oval shape
    • 5–10 cm long
    • 2–5 cm broad
    • Shiny green on top
    • Paler green below
    • Tiny teeth on the margins
    • Parallel veins
• Fruit:
  • The fruit is a drupe, initially bright red and then maturing to deep purple or black.
  • It contains yellow pulp and two or three hard, smooth, olive-green, or black seeds.

You may:

• Sweeten your tea with honey, natural fruit juice, stevia leaves powder, or licorice root powder.
• Get creative by making rose-infused ice cubes.

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