Cascara Sagrada

What is Cascara Sagrada extract, and what species does it come from?

Cascara Sagrada extract from Bio-Botanica is a botanical extract made from Frangula purshiana, a plant in the Rhamnaceae family, native to Pacific Northwest of western North America. The extract is made from the bark. Bio-Botanica has manufactured botanical extracts at its cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York since 1972.

What part of Cascara Sagrada does Bio-Botanica extract?

Bio-Botanica extracts the bark of Cascara Sagrada (Frangula purshiana). The plant part is stated on every specification sheet, because part-versus-species accuracy matters for identity testing and for label copy in the finished product.

What extract forms of Cascara Sagrada are available?

Cascara Sagrada (Frangula purshiana) is available from Bio-Botanica as cosmetic glycerin extract, fluid extract, and powdered extract. Each form carries its own Part ID and its own specification. Which one suits you depends on the carrier, the solids content and the process your finished product runs through.

Where does Cascara Sagrada originate?

Cascara Sagrada (Frangula purshiana) is native to Pacific Northwest of western North America. Bio-Botanica sources raw Cascara Sagrada against identity and quality specifications, and every incoming lot is tested in our onsite laboratory before extraction begins.

Is Cascara Sagrada extract available alcohol-free?

Both are available. Cascara Sagrada is offered in alcohol-free forms including cosmetic glycerin extract and powdered extract, and in ethanol-based forms including fluid extract. Tell us which carrier your formulation requires and we will quote the matching Part ID.

Is Cascara Sagrada extract standardized to a specific compound?

Bio-Botanica’s Cascara Sagrada (Frangula purshiana) extracts are full-spectrum rather than standardized to a single marker compound. The Bio-Chelated process is designed to carry the botanical’s naturally occurring constituents through in their native ratios. If your specification calls for a standardized Cascara Sagrada material, our team can discuss a custom extraction.

What applications is Cascara Sagrada extract suited for?

Cascara Sagrada (Frangula purshiana) extract is supplied to formulators in dietary supplements, food and beverage, and cosmetics and personal care. The right format depends on the application: liquid and glycerin-carried forms suit water-based systems, powdered and solid extracts suit dry blends and capsules, and oil infusions suit anhydrous and oil-phase work. Positioning is structure/function only.

What certifications are available for Cascara Sagrada extract?

Bio-Botanica manufactures under cGMP and holds FSSC 22000 and NSF certification, with Kosher, Halal and USDA Organic available on qualifying materials. Certification status is confirmed per Part ID, so ask our team which apply to the specific Cascara Sagrada (Frangula purshiana) extract you are specifying.

What documentation ships with Cascara Sagrada extract?

Every Cascara Sagrada (Frangula purshiana) order ships with a specification sheet, a certificate of analysis for the lot, and a safety data sheet. Regulatory and allergen statements are available on request. Samples ship with the same documentation so your team can evaluate against a real spec.

How is Cascara Sagrada extract sold, and can I get a sample?

Cascara Sagrada (Frangula purshiana) extract is sold in bulk to manufacturers and formulators, not as a finished consumer product. Pricing is available by requesting a formal quote — our team quotes to your volume and specifications. Samples ship free within the United States with full documentation.

How is Cascara Sagrada extract manufactured and tested?

Cascara Sagrada (Frangula purshiana) is extracted by the Bio-Chelated cold-extraction process at Bio-Botanica’s FDA-inspected cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York. Identity and quality are verified in our onsite laboratory using HPLC, GC/MS and ICP/MS among other methods, and every lot is released against its specification before it ships.