Organic Senna leaves for Detox, constipation & De-bloating
Organic Senna leaves for Detox, constipation & De-bloating

Organic Senna Leaves

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  • Constipation relief
  • De-bloating
  • Works overnight
  • Short-course reset
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What senna is

Senna is a traditional herbal laxative used for occasional constipation and bowel clearing. Its natural sennosides stimulate the colon, increasing movement while drawing more water into the bowel to soften stool and help flush it through more easily.

Think of it as a short term at home bowel cleanse, using your body's own water and bowel movement to clear things through.

For short term use only. Senna is not an everyday tea and should not be used continuously.

Is this you?

  • –You have not had a comfortable bowel movement in a while.
  • –Your stools are hard or difficult to pass.
  • –You feel backed up and uncomfortable.
  • –You want a traditional herbal option for occasional constipation.
  • –You would rather use a natural herb than take a tablet.
  • –You want something that actually works.
Worth knowing

Senna's active compounds are switched on by your gut bacteria.

Its sennosides reach the large bowel, where gut bacteria activate them and senna begins its laxative action.

What it helps with

Occasional constipation

When you are constipated, senna can help get your bowel moving. Its sennosides pass through the small intestine unchanged and bacteria in your large bowel then activate them.

Once activated, they stimulate the muscle contractions that move stool along. That is why senna acts where the problem is rather than throughout the body and why it takes hours rather than minutes.

Hard stools that are difficult to pass

Senna does two things at once. Alongside stimulating muscle activity, sennosides draw fluid into the large bowel, which softens the stool and makes it easier and more comfortable to pass.

That fluid has to come from somewhere, which is why drinking plenty of water while you use senna matters more than people expect.

A herb rather than a tablet

Senna is not a folk remedy that modern medicine left behind. Its sennosides are well characterised. Human trials have examined them for constipation and gastroenterology guidelines list senna as an option for adults with chronic constipation.

How to use

Brew it fresh in the evening and let it work overnight.

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    Senna tea

    Simmer the senna leaves in a cup of water for 7 to 10 minutes. Strain and drink.

    Take it after your last meal, in the evening. Senna usually starts to work after 7 to 8 hours, so it works overnight.

    Drink plenty of water while you are using it.

The tradition

Senna (Sanā) in Islamic medicine

Senna is one of the plants mentioned directly in the Prophetic tradition and later became well established in classical Islamic medicine, where it was used to move the bowels and clear waste from the body.

Ibn al-Qayyim, a 14th-century Islamic scholar and author of Al-Tibb al-Nabawi (Prophetic Medicine), wrote about senna as one of the beneficial remedies of his time. He described it as helping clear harmful waste from the body without leaving the same harsh effects associated with stronger purgatives.

That reputation is part of why senna remained such a recognised digestive remedy across generations of Islamic medicine.

What you receive

Ingredients
100% pure sun-dried senna leaves
Country of origin
India
Certification
Certified Australian organic
Processing
Sun-dried. No fillers
Packaging
Kraft resealable pouch

Caution

Senna is a stimulant laxative and is intended for short-term use only. Start with a low amount, stay well hydrated and do not use daily or for more than one week without medical advice. Prolonged or excessive use can lead to electrolyte loss and bowel dependence. Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding, for children, or if you have bowel obstruction, inflammatory bowel disease, unexplained abdominal pain or dehydration. Senna can interact with some medications, including heart medicines and diuretics, so speak with your healthcare professional before use if you take medication. If constipation continues, seek medical advice rather than continuing senna.

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