{ "id":390457003, "title":"Senna Leaves","handle":"senna", "description":"\u003cb\u003eSENNA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e -\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e(Sinamik\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ei) - \u003cem\u003eSenna Alexandrina - Cassia Angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003eLegume Family\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCommon names: Alexandrian senna, East Indian senna\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHISTORY OF USE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSenna is a popular herbal laxative known and used around the world. It is very useful for acute constipation. Arab physicians first wrote of its action as a bowel stimulant in the 9th century, but their descriptions suggest that it had been widely used for centuries from the Middle East to India. Senna was introduced into European herbal healing before the Crusades and has played a prominent role ever since.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMEDICINAL USE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSenna’s primary use is as an herbal laxative. It works up to eight hours after taking the tea, so it is best to take at bedtime and not in the morning. Senna stimulates contractions in the lower Gastrointestinal tract. It is vital to recognize that constipation is a sign of an underlying issue with the body, and not the problem itself. Therefore it is important to look for and address the root cause of constipation, particularly a chronic condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCULINARY USE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBeyond preparing as tea, senna is not generally used for culinary purposes due to its laxative effect. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eACTIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePurgative, cathartic\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFLAVOR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePungent, bitter\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCONSTITUENTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe leaves contain anthraquinone derivatives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCAUTIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNot to be used long term, as it can weaken the bowels over time and create dependency. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSenna is not recommended in presence of diarrhea, loose stools, or abdominal pain. Consult a physician before using it if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medication, or if you develop persistent diarrhea.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTEA BLENDS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBest to blend this with carminative and aromatic herbs to increase palatability. This would include the mint family herbs, such as mint or lemon balm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDISCLAIMER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis information is not intended to treat, diagnose, cure, heal, mitigate, or remedy disease. It is for educational purposes only and should not be implemented without the express consent of your healthcare practitioner.\u003c\/span\u003e", "published_at":"2014-10-21T21:00:00", "created_at":"2014-10-21T21:00:14", "vendor":"Stamatopoulos \u0026 Sons", "type":"Herbs, Teas, \u0026 Spices", "tags":["Herbs \u0026 Spices \u0026 Teas"], "price":100, "price_min":100, "price_max":700, "price_varies":true, "compare_at_price":null, "compare_at_price_min":0, "compare_at_price_max":0, "compare_at_price_varies":false, "all_variant_ids":[25627005510,914917227,37442630284,37442745036], "variants":[{"id":25627005510,"title":"Cassia Angustifolia (Synamiki) - 120 g","option1":"Cassia Angustifolia (Synamiki) - 120 g","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"728943764018","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":{"id":22588895116,"product_id":390457003,"position":3,"created_at":"2017-02-23T13:08:00-05:00","updated_at":"2021-01-21T15:55:42-05:00","alt":null,"width":600,"height":600,"src":"\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/600_x_600_senna.jpg?v=1611262542","variant_ids":[25627005510]},"available":true,"name":"Senna Leaves - 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