Senna leaves for constipation

Senna leaves are remedies for constipation because of its stool-softening action.

These leaves are cultivated specially in South India.Northern Africa and South Asia have used senna as a laxative for centuries.It was considered as a "cleansing" herb because of its cathartic effect.Senna effectively slims down the body as it flushes out toxins leaving one with a healthy bodily system

Senna leaves are useful for people with hemorroids or anal fissures.it is also recommended following rectal surgery and can be used to clean the bowel.

Senna leaves are among the widely used laxatives.Both senna leaves and seeds are medicinal.These leaves constipation by stimulating the colon muscles which help to accelerate the passage of stool

Senna leaves have been approved by the W.H.O(World Health Organization) for use in occasional constipation.They are also approved in the U.S and European countries as ingredients in over the counter and prescriptive laxative preparations.

A study in the medical journal "Diseases of the colon and rectum" showed that senna leaves were able to prevent or treat post-operative constipation.

The "South African Medical Journal" shows that treatment with senna leaf was successful in 93%-96% of women suffering from postpartum constipation.

A study published in the medical journal "Pharmacology" suggests that a combination of senna leaves and bulk laxatives can alleviate chronic constipation in geriatric patients.These leaves are considered to be one of the more effective agents for relieving constipation caused by narcotic pain reliever such as morphine