Botanical Name:Sennae foliumCassia senna L.; Cassia angustifolia Vahl
Other Names:Senai, Nelavarike, Nilavirai, Nelatangedu, Nilavilakku, Swarnapatri in Sanskrit.
Senna refers to the leaf or fruit (pod) obtained from the Senna Alexandrina plant. It is alternatively known by trade names such as Fletcher’s Castoria, Ex-lax, and Senokot. Historically, Senna has been utilized as a laxative and stimulant in folk medicine. Additionally, numerous herbal teas designed for purposes like weight loss and promoting bowel movements often incorporate Senna as an active ingredient.
Medicinal Uses:
- It is used to treat constipation
- Clear the bowel before procedures such as colonoscopy
- Use senna for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Hemorrhoids
- Weight loss and many other conditions
