Senna Leaf Herb Uses, Benefits, Cures, Side Effects, Nutrients

Prolonged use may cause Stomach Ache, Diarrhea, Cramps, Burping.
It may cause Vomiting, abnormal color of Urine accompanied with Blood,may even cause increase of Protein in Urine.
Long term use of this herb leads to discoloration of large intestine. The inner lining of the intestine becomes black.
It may cause deficiency of Potassium in the Blood.
The herb can cause softening of Bones and may weaken the Skeleton System, also lead to Arthritis.
Skin Allergies and Rashes can also be experienced as side effects of Senna.

Please consult to a doctor before use.
Avoid use during pregnancy.
Do not infuse this herb for more than 15 minutes.

Senna is a shrub.
It is perennial.
It grows in a tropical climate.
It grows up to 1.2 M.

The Homeopathic medicine , Senna is best used to treat :
Urine : Sp gr increased
Phosphaturia
Acetonuria

In TCM :
Senna Leaves : Fan Xie Ye
Medicated Senna Leaves : Chao Shen Qu
Meridians associated : Large Intestine.

Note 1 :
The purgative action of Senna may produce abdominal cramps. Use Senna with Fennel seeds. Fennel calms the gastrointestinal tract. It reduces the occurrence of the abdominal cramps.

Note 2:
Cassia Angustifolia and Cassia Acutifolia are related species.Sometimes, they are collectively referred to as Senna.

Senna is a small and stubby shrub. It is perennial. It can grown any where. It grows up to two to six feet. It is a native to Africa and the Middle East. It grows in Africa , Egypt, Sudan, India, China.
It has an erect, smooth and pale green stem. It has long and spreading branches. It bears small yellow flowers.
It contains dianthrone glycosides, sennosides , flavonoids, naphthalene glycosides, mucilage, tannin, resin and beta-sitosterol.
They are used in more than 110 prepared drugs. This herb is wonderful for the people who require a soft, easily-passed stool. Senna has been used to destroy and expel worms and parasites from the intestinal tract. Senna irritates the bowel to remove constipation.
Senna improves skin afflictions such as pimples, acne and beneficial for weight management. The senna leaves are best for medication.
Senna Irritates the bowels and the intestines to increases the peristaltic movements in the colon. Consider Senna to be a purgative rather than a laxative.
Caution.
Great care should be taken during the use.
Pregnant, nursing or menstruating women should avoid this.
Avoid up to the age of twelve years.
People having inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal ulcers, undiagnosed stomach pain must avoid this.
Senna can cause red color in the urine.
Senna is generally taken for constipation. But, prolonged use may cause constipation, the very disease you wanted to cure.
Senna is a catalyst. It makes other herbs more effective through better absorption.
Senna eliminates toxins
Consult a doctor before taking it.