What are the effects, functions and methods of consumption of senna leaves?

From the definition of medicine, senna is a strong medicine because it can cause severe diarrhea in the user because senna can stimulate the intestinal mucosa and nerves, causing intestinal peristalsis. Senna leaves are used to treat material diseases, such as constipation, cholecystitis, etc.

The efficacy and function of senna leaves

1. Senna leaves are used to treat acute pancreatitis, cholecystitis, cholelithiasis and gastrointestinal bleeding: Generally, take 4 senna leaf capsules (each containing 2.5g of crude drug) 3 times a day. If you have not had a bowel movement within 24 hours, take one more dose.

2. Senna leaves can be used for preoperative application of anorectal diseases instead of cleansing enema: fast in the afternoon of the day before surgery, and take 10g of senna leaves soaked in boiled water at 3 pm.

3. Senna leaves for treating postpartum constipation: Take 2.5 qian of senna leaves, mix with about 150 ml of boiling water, wait for 3-5 minutes, discard the residue and take it all at once. If constipation lasts too long, soak the residue again after 10 minutes. 100 cases were treated and most of them showed improvement after just one dose. A few people experience mild lower abdominal pain after taking the medicine. No adverse effects such as decreased milk, increased lochia, or general discomfort were observed; and after defecation, the uterus recovered well and the lochia decreased. However, people with weak spleen and stomach should not take it.

4. Senna leaves are used to treat constipation caused by heat accumulation and abdominal distension caused by accumulation of fat. Modern Practical Chinese Medicine

5. Senna leaves are used to promote early recovery of intestinal function after surgery: Soak 4g of senna leaves in boiled water.