I have always had persistent problems with gas pains, bad foul smelling gas, constipation, bloating, etc. since I was a little girl. (I am now 54) Desperate for a cure, I experimented with everything on the market including Miralax, Senokot, Milk of Magnesium, Magnesium Citrate, Oxide, Oxy-powder, Dulcolax, Psyllium Husk, Benefiber, prune juice, pre and probiotics, high colonics, (and the list goes on). Never once was I able to experience normalcy (a pain free, gas free, constipation free, bloat free day). About 3 months ago, I was on Amazon in search for another supplement, when I came across cascara sagrada as a possible supplement for colon health. I read so many positive reviews that I decided to give it a try, with of course a lot of hesitation due to the considerable years of failing to find relief. I can NOW say that my search is finally over. I take 270 mgs daily right before I go to bed and am good to go by the following morning. NO pain, NO gas, NO bloat, NO constipation, NO smelly gas. This to me is a true miracle and I thank GOD for having given me the persistence in my search for a cure to my bowel issues. This however is my story and may not to applicable to everyone's bowel health. Everyone reacts differently to one supplement or another. What works for someone may not work for another etc etc. I can only give you my testimony as it pertains to my condition. Thank you for reading and God bless you all.Read More Read Less