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Purgative. The purgative action of buckthorn is said to
be similar to that of rhubarb. It works without irritating
the system and can be used for all conditions causing or associated
with constipation, including liver and gallbladder problems.
It produces no constipative backlash after purgation as some
other remedies do, neither does it become less effective with
repeated use.
With medical approval, a mixture of equal parts buckthorn,
senna leaves, milfoil, and witch-grass root may be used during
this time. Buckthorn tea is also said to be good for lead
colic, obesity, dropsy, and hemorrhoids.
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