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Cascara Sagrada Fluidextract
 »Prepare Cascara Sagrada Fluidextract as follows.To 1000g of coarsely ground Cascara Sagrada add 3000mLof boiling water,mix,and allow to macerate in a suitable percolator for 2hours.Allow the percolation to proceed at a moderate rate,gradually adding boiling water until the drug is practically exhausted of its active principles.Evaporate the percolate on a water bath or in a vacuum still to not more than 800mL,cool,add 200mLof alcohol and,if necessary,add sufficient water to make the product measure 1000mL.Mix. 
Packaging and storage
Preserve in tight,light-resistant containers,and avoid exposure to direct sunlight and to excessive heat.
 
Auxiliary Information
Staff Liaison:Gabriel I.Giancaspro,Ph.D.,Senior Scientist and Latin American Specialist
 
Expert Committee:(DSB)Dietary Supplements:Botanicals 
USP28NF23Page 367 
Phone Number:1-301-816-8343 |