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.
Alcohol content,Method Iá611ñ: between 18.0%and 20.0%of C2H5OH.
Auxiliary Information— Staff Liaison:Gabriel I.Giancaspro,Ph.D.,Senior Scientist and Latin American Specialist
Expert Committee:(DSB)Dietary Supplements:Botanicals
USP28–NF23Page 367
Phone Number:1-301-816-8343