Condition
Treatment Support
stool softener
Application
tea, capsule
Senna
(Senna alexandrina)
Also know as Cassia obtusifolia
Botanical Information
A small shrub in the pea family with yellow flowers native to Egypt and Sudan.
Working with Senna
Part(s) Used
Leaf, Pods
Herb Forms
Capsule, bulk herb, powder.
Senna is a safe, stimulating laxative with a long history of use. It acts as a stool softener so is beneficial for hemorrhoids or anal fissures.
Senna has a taste of SWEET, BITTER and a temperature of COLD.
Cautions
Do not use this herb is you are pregnant or nursing, or if you have any of the following conditions: intestinal obstruction or inflammation, abdominal pain, or hemorrhoids. Do not give to children and do not use longer than eight to ten days. The herb c
Conditions treated with Senna
Condition
Treatment Support
Application
Condition
Treatment Support
laxative
Application
tea, capsule
Condition
Treatment Support
stool softener
Application
tea, capsule
The information given here is designed to help you make informed choices about your health. The information is drawn from numerous sources—both traditional medicine practice, from the clinical experience of many herbalists currently practicing, and supported by decades of scientific research from the author. The research most consulted includes human clinical trials that help to determine the most effective and safe herbs for various needs, the best doses, and types of preparations.
The information offered in this database is not intended as a substitute for any that may have been prescribed by your health practitioner or physician.
