Health Benefits of Senna Leaf
Senna is an FDA-approved nonprescription laxative. It is used to treat constipation and also to clear the bowel before diagnostic tests such as colonoscopy. Health Benefits include;
- Used for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Treats hemorrhoids
- Aids in weight loss
- Used for chronic constipation
- Improves digestion
- Reduces inflammation
- Detoxifies the body
How to Use
- Used as a tea or tincture
Cautions and Side Effects
- While this tea may offer you relief from painful constipation, to use it safely you should never drink it for long periods of time. Overuse may lead to a weakened bowel, unwanted dependency and urine discolouration.
- If you are pregnant, nursing or have an inflamed uterus, then avoid drinking senna herbal tea. You should not give it to your children
- Do you suffer from abdominal hernia, liver or kidney diseases, cystitis, dehydration, nausea? Then you should also avoid this tea.
- Are you taking medication, suffer from heart disease, anemia or blood vessel diseases? Senna tea is not for you. Consult with your doctor for another laxative that does not interact with any medication you may be on.
- If you suffer from appendicitis or inflammatory intestinal disorders, such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, hemorrhoids or ulcers, senna tea is not recommended for you.
