Description:
Senna is a strong stimulating laxative herb
Dosage:
1-5 mls per day, 10-40 mls per week
Parts Used:
Pod
Main Actions:
Stimulating laxative
Key Indications:
- Constipation
- Haemorrhoids or anal fissure to soften the stool
Major Safety Issues:
- For short-term use only
- Caution in pregnancy, lactation, irritable bowel syndrome and gastrointestinal inflammation
- Caution in children
- Contraindicated in diarrhoea or digoxin