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Senna Tea
Senna Tea (10 Bags). Senna Tea is bitter tasting herbal laxative tea used for relieving occasional constipation. Senna Tea generally produces bowel movements in six to twelve hours. Senna is able to relieve constipation by stimulating the colon, thus speeding along the passage of the contents. Consequently, there is less time for fluid to be absorbed from the stool and it remains soft.
The Senna shrub grows in India, Pakistan, and China. The leaves and pods are used therapeutically by traditional healers. Practitioners in northern Africa and southwestern Asia have used Senna as a laxative for centuries. Senna has been traditionally considered a “cleansing” herb because of its cathartic effect.
Caution: Do not use Senna if you have an intestinal blockage, appendicitis, or an inflammatory intestinal disorder such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease. Not for children under 12. Do not use Senna if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not take for more than ten days at a time. Prolonged use may lead to weakening of the large bowel muscles and such other conditions as cardiac arrhythmias and electrolyte imbalances. The constant use of this herb is not advisable since the bowel can become dependent on it.
Special Cautions: Senna occasionally causes abdominal cramps. Do not use it for more than 1 to 2 weeks without your doctor's approval. Long-term use can deplete the body's potassium levels, leading to such problems as muscle weakness, bone loss, kidney disorders, water retention, and blood in the urine.
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Hepatitis
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Nutrient Toxicity
Hepatotoxicity
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The use of this herbal supplement is a traditional nutritional use that is not intended to be prescribed for, or to treat any disease, and does not claim to cure any disease, including diseases relating to constipation or requiring the use of a laxative.
Caution: As with any dietary or herbal supplement, you should advise your health care practitioner of the use of this product. If you have ulcers, gallstones or are nursing, pregnant, or considering pregnancy, you should consult your health care provider prior to taking this product.
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