Senna Powder (Cassia angustifolia) - Bulk

R 89.00

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INCI: Cassia angustifolia

Dried Senna Powder is mostly used as a powerful cathartic in the treatment of constipation. (It stimulates the intestinal peristalsis, triggering bowel movement some 12 hours later.)

Sizes 200g, 500g 1kg.

This product is certified: Vegan and Food Grade.

Other uses (internal)

Anal- fissures
Anti-diarrheal
Anti-inflammatory
Cellular Regeneration
Children’s laxative
Cleansing
Detoxifying
Hemorrhoids
Pre and post operative cleansing.

How to use

Infusion: Pour 1 cup of boiling water onto ¼teaspoon (1 -2 mg) of powder. Leave for 10-15 min. Strain and drink morning and night. Will have an effect 6- 12 hours later.

Warnings

Do not use for longer than 10 days
Always remember that constipation is the cause of something else and this should be sought and dealt with
Habitual use will cause lazy bowel syndrome
Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding
Overdose can lead to painful stomach cramps and diarrhea
Continuous use can lead to potassium deficiency
Chronic use of sennoside laxatives often causes pseudomelanosis coli and that is lately discovered to be associated with increased colorectal cancer risk
Overdose can lead to painful stomach cramps and diarrhea
It can be corrected with1/4 amount of a stomachic herb like ginger or fennel seeds with the dose.
Can cause nausea, vomiting, and may lead to inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract

This product is grown in an organic and regenerative fashion with as minimal use of insecticides, pesticides, herbicides and fungicides as possible, in certified organic fertilizer. The product is certified food grade. It is not certified organic. Suitable for Kosher, Halaal and Hindi diets.

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