The bark of buckthorn (Cortex Frangulae) - a soft, but very effective laxative that affects the large intestine. In its composition, respectively, and in its action, buckthorn bark close senna leaves, aloe and rhubarb drug. It acts softer than aloe and senna, but stronger than the medical (Pontiac) rhubarb. Apply a tea buckthorn bark, and in admixture with other drugs, especially karminativami (antiflatulent). In addition, the bark of buckthorn - a favorite ingredient of many teas for spring and autumn courses of treatment, if it is desired to gentle laxative effect