What is Senna?
Traditionally used as a stimulant laxative for short-term constipation; prolonged unsupervised use is not appropriate.
Part commonly used: Leaf/Pod
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Senna
सनाय
Senna alexandrina
Senna alexandrina · सनाय · Part used: Leaf/Pod
Traditionally used as a stimulant laxative for short-term constipation; prolonged unsupervised use is not appropriate.
Common marketplace forms
- ✓ Raw / whole herb
- ✓ Powder (churna)
- ✓ Extract / standardised extract
- ✓ Tea / infusion
Safety & responsible use
Use only in a correctly identified, properly prepared product and follow the approved label or qualified professional guidance. Avoid self-treating a medical condition with concentrated forms.
Traditional-use information is educational marketplace content, not a claim that the herb diagnoses, treats or cures disease.