Butternut is a native of the midwestern and northeastern United States and been used since the 1800s as a laxative and in the elimination of parasites. Butternut is also used to support healthy liver function.
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History and Uses:
During the nineteenth century, Butternut Bark was known as one of the "most mild and efficacious laxatives" available and also one of the "best and safest" laxatives to be found. The Native Americans reportedly boiled the kernels to extract the oil, which was then used like butter. The kernels were also pickled in vinegar by the early settlers. Today, Butternut root bark is getting a well-deserved renewal of interest in its well-documented cathartic properties. Butternut is said to be good not only as a laxative, but also as a support treatment for various liver disorders and intestinal sickness, as practiced extensively in homeopathy. Butternut, also called White Walnut, is used to expel, rather than kill, worms (vermifuge) during the normal course of laxative-induced cleansing of the body. When combined with anthelmintics, Butternut provides the means to eliminate a parasitic mass from the body. These properties of the herb were well known in America as far back as the early 1800s, and probably even earlier.
Recommended Dosage:
Take one (1) to two (2) Capsules, three (3) times each day with water at mealtimes.
Contraindications:
Currently, there are no known warnings or contraindications with the use of Butternut.
Capsule Information:
Our Butternut Bark supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules. (click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mgs. |
