Description

Product Information

Name: Senna

Scientific name: Senna Alexandrina

Other Names: Senna Alexandrina, Cassia senna, Alexandrian Senna, Egyptian senna, Tinnevelly Senna, East Indian senna

Family: Fabaceae

Expiration Date: Provided on the package

Description:

Senna alexandrina (Alexandrian senna) is an ornamental plant in the genus Senna. It is used in herbalism.
It grows natively in upper Egypt, especially in the Nubian region, and near Khartoum (Sudan),
where it is cultivated commercially. It is also grown elsewhere, notably in India and Somalia.
Alexandrian Senna is a shrubby plant that reaches 0.5–1 metres, rarely two metres in height with a branched, pale-green erect stem and long spreading branches
bearing four or five pairs of leaves. These leaves form complex, feathery, mutual pairs.
Senna pods and leaves are used as a powerful laxative. Increases peristaltic bowel movements and relieves constipation.Do not use for chronic constipation.
Side effects are generally mild and limited when senna tea is used for the short-term.
The leaves and pods have been used since ancient times and remains an important treatment in both traditional and conventional medicine.
Senna tea is also used for weight loss.

Making tea:
Daily recommended dosage 15-30 mg. Do not drink the tea for an extended period.
Pour 1-2 grams of dried senna leaves in hot water for a maximum of 10 minutes. Strain in a cup and add your favourite sweetener. Do not have more than twice a day.