Senna Pods (Cassia angustifolia) - Bulk

• Botanical Name: Cassia angustifolia
• 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, Cold Infusions And Controlled Bulk Use
• 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
• Controlled refill and apothecary use

This Product Is For:

• Adults needing occasional, short-term constipation support
• Experienced herbal users who understand senna safety
• Refill stores with clear laxative herb labelling
• Herbal makers preparing controlled, time-limited preparations
• People who prefer countable pods rather than powder

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.
• Bulk Tip: Label clearly and keep separate from everyday herbal teas.

• 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
• Long-term use can lead to dependency or 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 is bulk Senna Pods best suited to?
A: It is best suited to controlled, clearly labelled short-term constipation support preparations.

Q: How are Senna Pods prepared?
A: Steep 3-6 pods in warm water for 10-15 minutes or cold water for 6-8 hours, then strain.

Q: Why should Senna Pods not be used long term?
A: Long-term or habitual use can contribute to lazy bowel, dependency and electrolyte imbalance.

Q: Why choose pods instead of powder?
A: Pods are easy to count and remove after steeping, while powder is easier to measure in very small amounts but needs thorough straining.