Senna Pods - 100g

• Plant Part: Pod
• Form: Dried pods
• Flavour Profile: Earthy, bitter and herbaceous
• Contains: Anthraquinone glycosides, including sennosides A and B, sennidin A and B, sennosides C and D, and glycosides
• Profile: Traditional stimulant laxative and cathartic herb
• Expected Action: Often around 6-12 hours after use
• Suitable For: Short-Term Occasional Constipation Support, Hot Infusions And Cold Infusions
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from light and moisture

• Short-term relief of occasional constipation
• Evening hot infusions
• Cold infusions for a slower preparation style
• Time-limited bowel regularity routines under guidance
• Constipation-related discomfort support where professionally appropriate

This Product Is For:

• Adults needing occasional, short-term constipation support
• Herbal users who prefer countable pods
• People wanting a preparation that can be hot or cold infused
• Users who understand careful, time-limited laxative herb use

This Product Is Not For:

• Daily wellness tea use
• Long-term cleansing routines
• Children unless professionally advised
• Pregnancy or breastfeeding
• People with unexplained abdominal symptoms
• Use as a substitute for medical care for ongoing constipation, anal fissures, haemorrhoids, bowel disease or post-operative bowel care

• Hot Infusion: Steep 3-6 pods in warm water for 10-15 minutes, then strain.
• Cold Infusion: Steep 3-6 pods in cold water for 6-8 hours, then strain.
• Timing: Traditionally taken before bed, with an effect usually several hours later.
• Comfort Tip: Ginger or fennel may be included to improve flavour and help reduce cramping and gas.
• Use Guidance: Use the lowest effective amount for the shortest possible time.
• Freshness Tip: Prepare infusions fresh and discard leftovers the same day.

• Do not use for longer than 7-10 days
• Habitual use can contribute to lazy bowel
• Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Do not use if you have abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, dehydration, intestinal obstruction or inflammatory bowel disease
• Overuse can cause painful stomach cramps, diarrhoea and electrolyte imbalance
• May cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals
• May cause nausea, vomiting or irritation of the gastrointestinal tract
• Seek professional advice before use if taking medication or managing a medical condition
• Seek medical guidance for persistent constipation or constipation with pain, bleeding, fever or vomiting
• Keep out of reach of children and pets

Q: What are Senna Pods used for?
A: They are traditionally used for short-term relief of occasional constipation.

Q: How many Senna Pods are used for an infusion?
A: The source suggests 3-6 pods steeped in warm water for 10-15 minutes or cold water for 6-8 hours.

Q: Can Senna Pods be used every day?
A: No, they should not be used daily or for longer than 7-10 days.

Q: Are Senna Pods gentler than Senna Powder?
A: Pods are easier to count, while powder is easier to measure finely. Both are stimulant laxative forms and need careful short-term use.