What is Senna?

Senna leaf, traditional Chinese medicine, irritant laxative. It can enhance intestinal peristalsis and promote defecation, and is often used for habitual constipation and postpartum constipation. Its main diarrhea-inducing components are sennosides A and B, and it also contains rhein and its glycosides, aloin and its glycosides, chrysophanol and so on.

The laxative effect of senna leaves depends on the content and preparation method of sennoside A and Japanese. If senna leaves are taken with warm water below 90c, sennoside will not be fully released and the effect will be reduced. If decocted for a long time, sennoside will be hydrolyzed and oxidized into free derivatives, which are easily destroyed when passing through the digestive tract. The physical property of Senna leaves is easy to dissolve in sodium bicarbonate aqueous solution. Therefore, the system

The best way to take senna leaf is to add 2g of sodium bicarbonate into a thermos cup, then add 2g to 6g of senna leaf, pour 500ml of boiled water into human body, cover it and leave it for 5 to 10 minutes before drinking. It usually takes effect 6 hours after taking the medicine.

Main side effects of senna leaf

The side effect of senna leaves is a strong laxative. If taken improperly (taking too much, taking too long) or taking it alone, it may cause nausea, vomiting, intestinal spasm, dull abdominal pain before defecation or transient colic. Diarrhea can occur in the elderly and infirm, and severe cases can lead to dehydration, electrolyte balance disorder, hypoglycemia and other complications.