Senna Flower

Senna is a small shrub growing up to 1 meter in height. It has a smooth branching, pale green stem, and feathery, oval & lance-shaped leaflets. Its leaves have distinct veins on their under surface, grayish-green in color. Its flowers are small and yellow. Fruit is horned and broadly oblong pod, containing about six seeds. Pod is greenish-brown to dark-brown in color.
Parts Used : fruit and leaves
Medicinal Use : Senna is considered to be anthchiiintic, antipyretic, cathartic, diuretic, laxative, purgative, and vermifuge. It is usually consumed dry in form of a tea. It is most commonly used for its laxative and purgative effect, but it must be taken in a limited period of time and in right dosage. Senna is suggested in treatment of acute constipation, and after rectal surgeries, since it softens the stool and promotes bowel movement. Combined with aromatic herbs, senna can be helpful in treatment of flatulence or colic. Used externally, Senna can be helpful in cases certain skin conditions, such as acne and ringworms.