Senna
(Cassia senna; C. angustifoli; C. acutifolia)
Energetics: Cold.
Taste: Bitter. Sweet.
Tissue States:
Systems Affected: Colon.
Parts Used: Leaves. Pods.
Key Components: Anthraquinones. Flavones. Tartaric acid. Mucin. Salts. Volatile oils. Trace tannins. Trace resin.
Preparations & dosage: Infusion: 1 tsp steeped in 1 cup. Tincture:
Actions:
Foundational: Stimulant.
Primary: Strong laxative.
Secondary:
Uses:
Acute constipation. Blend with warming aromatic carminatives such as ginger, fennel or cardamom to prevent griping and to improve the flavor.
Doesn't actually work to correct the root cause, but the immediate symptom. The cause still needs to be dealt with so the problem doesn't keep happening.
Combines well with: Ginger. Fennel. Cardamom.
Identifying:
Growing:
Harvesting:
Contraindications: Not for use in pregnancy.
Sources:
The Way of Herbs: Michael Tierra. Pg 192
The Complete Herbs Sourcebook: David Hoffman. Pg 314-315.
Studies:
This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, nor is it intended to replace medical advice. For educational purposes only.
This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, nor is it intended to replace medical advice. For educational purposes only.
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