Senna (Alexandria leaf, cassia leaf)

Useful properties

• strong laxative;
• anti-inflammatory;
• diuretic;
• stimulates the appetite;
• secretory.

Indications for use

The plant helps with the following diseases:

• difficult defecation;
• anal fissures, hemorrhoids;
• inflammation of the rectum;
• pathologies of the heart and blood vessels;
• oligomenorrhea;
• gallbladder diseases;
• kidney pathology.

How to use:

Infusion for constipation. 1 tsp. crushed leaves of the plant, pour a quarter of a liter of cold clean water, insist for a day, stirring occasionally, strain. Take the finished infusion in the amount of one glass before bedtime. The laxative effect occurs after 6-8 hours.
Broth. 1 tbsp. plant leaves, pour 250 ml of boiling water, leave for half an hour, strain. Take the finished broth in half a glass, before going to bed. The effect occurs after 8-10 hours.

Contraindications

individual intolerance;
childhood age;
intestinal obstruction;
pregnancy;
inflammatory processes in the abdominal organs;
cystitis;
exacerbation of hemorrhoids and proctitis;
internal bleeding.