Senna
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Senna is a large genus of flowering plants in the legume family Fabaceae. This diverse genus is native throughout the tropics, with a small number of species in temperate regions. Senna is also known as wild senna, cassia marilandica and locust plant. Senna is a herb that is generally used for its laxative properties. It works by interacting with the bacteria in the digestive tract, resulting in intestinal contractions. These contractions are caused by the antraquinone that can be found in senna. These anthraquinone glycoside deratives are known as Senna glycosides or sennosides. Both leaves and the pods of the senna plant are utilized for their laxative properties, but the leaves are more potent that the pods.

Medicinal Applications:

Eating senna leaves or drinking senna leaf tea will encourage bowel movements. The leaf causes the walls of the large intestine to contract, which will push stools through the system. Because of this ability, senna leaf is helpful in relieving constipation, often leading to bowel movements within six to twelve hours after ingestion. In traditonal Chinese medicine, senna leaf removes heat from the colon, helping get rid of waste from old food that has built up over time.

Senna leaf is a natural anti-inflammatory substance. While this has general benefits, it also makes senna helpful in relieving some symptoms associated with hemorrhoids. Pain when defecating can be caused because of an obstruction in the rectum area, also known as hemorrhoid, and irritating the rectum can lead to inflammation.

Senna leaves can be used as an anti-parasitical agent. Studies have shown that the use of senna leaves can help eradicate parasites present in the gastrointestinal tract, as well as deal with the iron dificiency and organ damage that comes with parasitic infection.

Safety Profile:

Senna can cause diarrhea, which may lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. Nausea or vomiting have been reported, although thet are more uncommon. Do not overconsume senna leaves for a long period of times, because it can cause problem in the colon. Children under the age of 12 are prohibited from consuming Senna leaves. People suffering from intestinal blockage, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, hemorrhoids or ulcers should not take Senna. Senna should not be taken if taking a diuretic, because it could lead to excessive depletion of potassium from the body.

This is to inform you that we are not doctors. What is written above has a simple character and in no way replaces medical application. Always consult your doctor about your health issues.