Part used: Leaves and/or seed pods. Prolonged or excessive laxative use can lead to electrolyte and fluid disturbances, development of carthartic colon, and possible increased risk of colorectal cancer. Treatment should be limited to 8 to 10 days.
- SCIENTIFIC NAMES: Cassia acutifolia; Cassia angustifolia; Cassia obtusifloia; Cassia senna; Cassia tora; Senna alexandrina; Senna obtusifolia; Senna tora
- INDICATIONS: Laxative, cathartic, cholagogue, purgative
- SYNONYM: Caesalpiniaceae; Fabaceae
- CLASS: Stimulant laxative
- HALF-LIFE: N/A
- CLINICALLY IMPORTANT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS INTERACTIONS WITH:
Squill
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