Senna

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Also known as:  American Senna;  Locust Plant;  Wild Senna

 

Description

Senna is a type of Herb.

Botanical Names

 Cassia angustafolia

 Cassia senna

 

Part Used

 Leaf

 Fruit (dried pods)

 

Health Benefits of Senna

Digestive System

 Senna may alleviate Constipation (i.e. it functions as a laxative due to the Sennoside A and Sennoside B content of Senna).  [1]

 

 

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