Official resources
Fact sheets from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements related to this ingredient group.
Dietary Supplement Label Database
Ingredient group data in NutriNav is aligned with the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD).
- DSLD group id
- 1675
Compare All Forms
3 formsCompare supplement forms of Buckthorn by absorption quality and what your body actually gets from each:
| Form | Absorption | Steps to absorb | Notes | Action |
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| Buckthorn | — | — | — | View → |
Buckthorn (unspecified)
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| Buckthorn Plantain | — | — | — | View → |
Also appears on labels as
Additional names seen on supplement labels for forms of this ingredient (beyond the main aliases above).
buckthorn, powder, buckthorn bark extract, dry, buckthorn bark extract, powder, buckthorne, buckthorn glycerite liquid extract, buckthorn root powder, frangula alnus bark extract, frangula alnus bark extract, dry, frangulus alnus, powder, rhamnus cathartica, rhamnus frangula bark extract, thamnus frangula
Type: Herbs
Plant-based supplements derived from leaves, roots, flowers, or other plant parts. Often used in traditional medicine systems.
Absorption: Many herbs require specific extraction methods or co-factors (like piperine for curcumin) for optimal absorption.
Interactions: Herbs can have significant drug interactions. Some herbs have blood-thinning effects. Consult healthcare provider before use.