Senna also called as cassia acutifolia in botanical name is also called as Cassia senna in other terms. It is used as a common remedy for constipation. It is also renowned for increasing the digestion power. The laxative agent called as anthroquinones is the active ingredient in senna being used to clear constipation problems. This herb is rich in fibres. Fibres are very essential to prevent constipation problems and other problems related to digestion and toxins. Our day to day consumption of food get excreted as a faeces through the bowel movement. During this process some slimy amount could not be excreted as they are strongly attached to the intestinal walls. The normal bowel movements could not remove them.
Senna can act as an powerful natural fibre rich ingredient to effectively remove even the adhered slime wastes out of the body. Many kinds of Senna products are available in the market. As the Senna can not be consumed raw various reputed pharmaceutical companies have extended helping hand to process the natural Senna and be made available in the market in the form of pills like tablets or capsules. The Senna leaf is used as a major ingredient in these capsules. Immediately after consuming the senna capsules, the onset of bowel movement occurs with in 3 to 10 hours depending upon the individual. Along with the bowel movement come the attached slimy portions and toxins that are the culprits for various kinds of body disorders like constipation, toxin, joint aches and all sorts of related body aches. In addition these may also be responsible for many kinds of skin problems like acme, skin rashes and skin allergies.
Although senna has proved to be effective in treating the clogged colons, it should not be consumed for more than 7 days consecutively. More over doctor's advice is a must for consuming any kinds of drugs to prevent any further complications of the disease. Consuming Senna or any other drug that unclogs the colon for more than 7 days could permanently damage the intestines and colon. Moreover when Senna is consumed during pregnancy, immediate consultation with the doctor is a must as it might pose some kinds of hazards to the foetus. After the approval to use any kinds of these drugs by the doctor, it is safe to consume these capsules. Not only pregnant mothers but the children also should consult the doctor before taking such capsules. They can cause certain type of allergies to unsuitable individuals.
Moreover Senna also should not be consumed by patients who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, Crohns syndrome, ulcerative colitis, anaemia, severe haemorrhoids, blood vessel damage, kidney or liver damage, recent or past colon surgery and also by patients who suffer from colon cancer. In these cases it is advisable to restrict the use of senna and it is always wise to consult a known doctor regarding the treatment.
Extreme usage of Senna might cause severe cramps, bloating, abdominal pain, imbalance of electrolytes, rash, liver toxicity, urination problems, swelling of finger tips, bloody diarrhoea. These happen only in extreme usage of the senna products however when senna is used in moderation upon advice of the doctor can fix the problem effectively.
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