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Senna alexandrina
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
This herb is NOT recommended while breastfeeding as effects on infants are unknown.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
Shrub native to Sudan and Arabia; leaves and pods are the most widely used botanical laxatives in the world, approved in many national pharmacopoeias.
Shrub native to Sudan and Arabia; leaves and pods are the most widely used botanical laxatives in the world, approved in many national pharmacopoeias. Key active compounds include sennosides A and B, rhein, aloe-emodin.
sennosides A and B, along with rhein and aloe-emodin, are the primary bioactive compounds in Senna Leaf. The specific pharmacological pathways require further study, though traditional use supports its efficacy.
Stimulant laxative (clinical evidence)
Strong evidence from multiple clinical trials and meta-analyses
Bowel preparation
Strong evidence from multiple clinical trials and meta-analyses
Constipation management
Supported by clinical evidence; more large-scale trials would strengthen findings
IBS-C management
Supported by clinical evidence; more large-scale trials would strengthen findings
Constipation relief across African, Asian and European traditions
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Pre-colonoscopy bowel preparation
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Postpartum constipation
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Used in Ayurveda, Unani and traditional African medicine
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