Alpine Buckthorn

Alpine Buckthorn Care

Rhamnus Alpina

What is the plant

Rhamnus alpina is a deciduous shrub or small tree that can grow from 0.5 - 5 metres tall.The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine.Species in this genus contain hydroxyanthracene derivatives which have a stimulant laxative effect upon the body, and many species are used traditionally as laxatives. In small doses, and for short periods, these can be safe and effective, but used over long periods they can weaken the body's natural ability to defecate and can have a range of long-lasting negative effects upon the body, including anaemia, malabsorption, haematuria and weight loss. Large single doses can cause severe purging.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Little water
Sunlight
Full sunlight or partial shade.
Soil
Usually found in calcareous soils in the wild

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Temperature
Rhamnus alpina is a moderately cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -20°c when fully dormant
Additional
Species in this genus contain hydroxyanthracene derivatives which have a stimulant laxative effect upon the body, and many species are used traditionally as laxatives. In small doses, and for short periods, these can be safe and effective, but used over long periods they can weaken the body's natural ability to defecate and can have a range of long-lasting negative effects upon the body, including anaemia, malabsorption, haematuria and weight loss. Large single doses can cause severe purging.
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