Senna Pod Loose Tea 100g

Senna alexandrina

Common Name: Senna pod, Cassia senna, senna

Family: Fabaceae

Part Used: dried pods

Description: Perennial shrub to 2 m with thin light green compound feathery leaves, small yellow flower and long, flat seed pods. Originating in northeaster Africa and Middle East.

Suggested use as a Traditional Herbal Remedies Only: constipation, haemorrhoids, short-term use only

Actions: Laxative

Suggested dosage: Add 1-2 teaspoon of herbs to a teapot and stir, cover and leave the tea stand for 10 - 30 minutes in hot water, strain and drink one to two times a day. The use in children under 12 years of age has not been recommended due to lack of adequate data. Keep out of reach of children. Short-term use only.

Dosage (Dry herb): 1g-3g per day.

Packaging: Re-sealable air tight, Kraft pouch and Store in a cool dry place.

Fertility, Pregnancy and Lactation: Safety during pregnancy and lactation has not been established. In the absence of sufficient data, the use during pregnancy and lactation is not recommended.

Contraindications:  (seek GP and Professional Medical Herbalist)

Cautions: Do not administer to people with a known sensitivity to plants in the (Fabaceae) family. Short term use only (1-2 weeks).

Side Effects: GI irritation

Known Drug interaction: (seek GP and Professional Medical Herbalist).

Product Disclaimer

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. All matters regarding health required medical supervision.