Common Name: Senna leaf
Constituents: anthraquinones (incl rhein, aloe-emodin, sennosides A+B (calculated as sennoside B), C.angustifolia 1-2.5%, C.acutifolia 2-4.5%).
Purposes: (See also Disease: Signs & Symptoms)
| constipation | Not for nursing mothers. |
Used In: (See Formulas)
Digestion Capsules/S #1DC151
Dropsy Tea #1DC160
Fibre Drink
Flatulence Tea #1DC156
Indigestion Capsules/S #1DC151
Laxative Tea
Laxative Tea #1DC155
Quinsy Tonic #1DC147
Sandy's Laxative Tea
Thrush Tonic/S #1DC126
Properties:
Cathartic
Tonic
Contraindication(s): Avoid in pregnancy.
Constituents:
| Flavonoid | Kaemfperol. |
| Glycoside, anthraquinone | Including rhein, aloe-emodin, sennosides A+B. A strong purgative with griping. |
Materia Medica: (See Materia Medica.)