senna

1. any of various tropical plants of the leguminous genus Cassia, esp C. angustifolia (Arabian senna) and C. acutifolia (Alexandrian senna), having typically yellow flowers and long pods

2. senna leaf the dried leaflets of any of these plants, used as a cathartic and laxative

Senna

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senna

Leaf tea famously used to relieve constipation. Be very careful, this stuff is very powerful and can cause damage if not used correctly. Contains several glycosides that interact with immune cells in the colon. Pods are much stronger, so avoid them. Senna may cause cramping. Do not take more than one week or colon muscles will atrophy and become dependent on laxatives. Don’t use with licorice root, thiazide diuretics, or steroids because of potassium loss. Don’t use if pregnant or nursing. Each branch has 4-5 pairs of standard shaped pointy oval leaves. Yellow flowers. Legume pod fruit are flat with about 6 seeds.

senna

[′sen·ə]

(pharmacology)

The dried leaflets of plants of the Cassia genus; used in medicine as a cathartic.

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"I was examined, and then put on a regimen of Metamucil and the mild laxative Senokot, together with a higher fiber diet.

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"Building off strong year-to-date, in-market performance behind a breakthrough new creative campaign and a heritage of natural positioning, the Senokot brand will be extending beyond laxatives in 2019 into adjacent digestive health segments," Block says, adding that the launch of two new Senokot brands will be into national grocery, drug and mass retail channels.

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At 8 in the evening, I took four tables of Senokot. After two in the morning the following day, he advised me not to take anything.

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Failing that, prunes can be an effective quick fix, or try a gentle remedy such as Senokot Max Strength ( from Boots).

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Reckitt Benckiser (RB) meanwhile followed with just 5% value share thanks to the strength of Senokot and Fybogel in herbal/traditional digestive remedies.

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Failing that, try an over-the-counter remedy such as Senokot Max Strength, PS3.70, Boots, which contains natural plant laxative, senna.

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Well, she turned into a Grumpy Old Woman, "a hot flush Barbie with the voice of Family Tax Credit, the face of Senokot".

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