: a mixture of glycosides extracted from cascara sagrada and having laxative properties

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“Casanthranol.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/casanthranol. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.

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