Senna Leaves Powder – Cassia Senna L.

Description

Latin Name: Cassia Senna L.

Origin Country: India

Cassia senna, commonly known as senna, is a plant species belonging to the legume family (Fabaceae). It is also known as cassia senna, wild senna, cassia marilandica, or locust plant.

Cassia senna is a small shrub or herbaceous plant with bright yellow flowers. It typically grows in warm regions such as North Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Asia.

It is a sweet, cooling and laxative herb. Cassia senna typically has a mild to moderate door. The scent can be described as slightly earthy, herbal, or vegetal. It has a distinctly bitter taste.

Benefits

– Eating senna leaf or drinking senna leaf tea will encourage bowel movements. Because of this ability, senna leaf is helpful in relieving constipation, often leading to bowel movements within six to 12 hours after ingestion

– Senna leaf is a natural anti-inflammatory substance and it also useful in relieving some symptoms associated with haemorrhoids.

– Senna is increasingly included in herbal teas that claim to boost metabolism and promote weight loss.

– Senna leaves contain essential oils and tannins that help to alleviate skin inflammation.

– Senna Tea

Boil 1 cup hot water and pour it over the senna powder (1 teaspoon) in a cup. Let it steep for 5–10 minutes. Strain the tea to remove sediment.

Add honey or lemon if desired.

 Tips:

Drink once a day, preferably before bedtime, for relief the next morning.

– While senna can be effective in relieving constipation, it can also cause side effects, particularly with prolonged or excessive use.

– May cause cramping, bloating and abdominal discomfort.

– Prolonged or excessive use of senna can lead to dehydration due to fluid loss through diarrhoea.

– Pregnant women should use senna only under the guidance of a doctor.

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