1. Plural of cascara; the dried bark of a buckthorn tree, used as a laxative.
Usage: Often used in herbal medicine and natural remedies.; The singular form is 'cascara'.
2. Plural of cascara; the buckthorn trees themselves that produce this bark.
Usage: Botanical/regional usage.

Examples

• Cascaras have been used in traditional medicine for centuries.
• The herbal supplement contains dried cascaras as its main ingredient.
• Native peoples harvested cascaras from the Pacific Northwest forests.
• Many natural laxatives include cascaras in their formulations.
• The bark of cascaras is typically dried and processed before use.