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Coffee Senna

Digestive

Senna occidentalis

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Last updated Mar 29, 2026

Description

Pantropical weed used as traditional medicine across Africa, Asia and the Americas; roasted seeds used as coffee substitute.

Active Compounds

anthraquinoneschrysarobinflavonoidsoxymethylanthraquinone

Traditional Uses

Laxative and liver conditions across tropics
Roasted seeds as coffee substitute
Skin conditions in African medicine
Used across West Africa, India and Americas

Modern Uses

Laxative
Antimicrobial
Antifungal
Hepatoprotective research

Dosage Information

Recommended dosing guidelines

Forms: tea, powder, other
Adult Dose: 2–3 g leaves as tea; roasted seeds as coffee
Child Dose: Not recommended for children
Preparation Notes: Leaves and seeds used; seeds roasted as coffee substitute; laxative effects from anthraquinones

Safety Information

Not recommended during pregnancy

Not recommended while nursing

Contraindications

Pregnancy
Children (anthraquinone toxicity)
Prolonged use
Kidney disease

Possible Side Effects

Laxative cramping
Electrolyte imbalance
Seeds contain chrysarobin (hepatotoxic in excess)

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