Senna alata

Common English name: Senna

The bowel cleanser

Senna is used on a short-term basis to treat constipation. It also is used to empty the bowels before surgery and certain medical procedures. Senna is in a class of medications called stimulant laxatives. It works by increasing activity of the intestines to cause a bowel movement.

COMMON BRAND NAMES

Black Draught®

Ex-Lax®

Fletcher’s Castoria®

Nature’s Remedy®

Perdiem Overnight Relief®

Senexon®

Senna X-Prep®

Senokot

MEDICINAL PROPERTIES

Helps tone and strengthen the GI tract.

Increases peristaltic action of the GI tract.

Used as a strong laxative, so not recommended for prolonged usage

by itself. (Can irritate in high dosages and prolonged use.)

Helps clean the intestinal walls.

Anti-Parasitic

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

Used for amoeba cases.

Combat hair loss. Senna plant may be able to improve the condition of the scalp by helping to treat dandruff, also being able to prevent hair loss.

Eliminates Intestinal Worms
 Treats Indigestion
 Promotes Weight Loss
 The Senna plant may be able to effectively treat haemorrhoids or inflammation of the veins surrounding the anal passage, which usually results when there is excessive pressure.
 The Senna plant may help boost the defence system of the body so that it can effectively detect foreign pathogens that may be dangerous to our health.
 The Senna plant can help detoxify the body by getting rid of toxins via urine.
 Prevents multiplication of bacteria. Senna possesses bacteriostatic properties, which slows the replication of bacteria even though it may not kill them.

The Senna plant may help improve the function of the lungs and may be an effective remedy for asthma and other respiratory diseases. It works by reducing inflammation in the lungs so that breathing difficulties are eliminated.
Prevents Bad Breath Bad breath may result from poor dental hygiene and may be worsened by other unhealthy habits. Most times, antiseptic mouthwashes are used to treat bad breath, however, the leaves from the Senna plant may also be effective in preventing bad breath. A good way to use the Senna plant for this purpose is to soak the leaves in boiling water and then allow to cool
before swishing around the mouth.

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Bowel cleanser

3 parts senna

2 parts bentonite clay

2 parts pysllium husk

1 part ginger root powder

1 part activated charcoal

Mix all together then take 1 teaspoonful in a glass of warm water, three times a day , an hour before

meals within the first six days of treatment.