Senna: Senna alexandrina (Mill.) The Story How to Use Why Senna? The sennas are scrubby desert plants that are commonly found in North Africa. Senna has small yellow flowers and a grey-green brittle leaflet. It has a faint aroma, similar to black tea and a sweetish and mucilaginous taste. It can be prepared as a fluid extract, infusion, powder, syrup, and tincture. Quality Assured: Our certified organic senna leaf is sustainably sourced from India. This herb is Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth and grown without the use of genetic engineering, artificial fertilizers, or pesticides. Our experts here at the Apothecary Shoppe personally evaluate every herb through taste, touch, and smell to assure that you are receiving the best botanicals suitable for use. Senna is listed on the FDA Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) list. Benefits: Senna alexandrina may support healthy bowel elimination. Cautions and Contraindications: Read and follow directions carefully. Do not use if you have or develop diarrhea, loose stools, or abdominal pain because (name of the herb) may worsen these conditions and be harmful to your health. Consult your physician if you have frequent diarrhea or if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. Avoid senna if you are taking a digoxin. Senna is a stimulant laxative that can decrease levels of potassium in the body and increase risk of side effects of this drug. Avoid senna if you are taking anticoagulant drugs, such as warfarin. Senna can cause diarrhea and increase the effect of this drug, increasing the risk of bleeding. This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
