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Senna fruit seems to be gentler than senna leaf. This has led the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) to warn against long-term use of senna leaf, but not senna fruit. The AHPA recommends that senna leaf products be labeled, “Do not use this product if you have abdominal pain or diarrhea. Consult a healthcare provider prior to use if you are pregnant or nursing. Discontinue use in the event of diarrhea or watery stools. Do not exceed recommended dose. Not for long-term use.”

BENEFITS OF SENNA LEAVES 

• Senna, or Swarnapatri in Sanskrit, is also known as Indian senna. It is used for various medicinal purposes, including constipation.
• According to Ayurveda, Senna helps in managing constipation due to its Rechana (laxative) property.
• Taking a Senna leaf powder along with lukewarm water also helps in managing weight by improving the Agni (digestive fire) and thus digestion due to its Deepan (appetizer) and Usna (hot) property.
• Senna helps in managing blood sugar levels by increasing the insulin production due to its antioxidant property.
• It also helps to remove worms from the intestine due to its anthelmintic property.
• Applying Senna leaf paste on the skin helps in managing various skin problems like inflammation, blisters, redness etc. due to its Ropan (healing) property.
• It must be kept in mind that excessive consumption of Senna might cause severe diarrhea and loss of fluid from the body.
• Senna (Senna) helps to control the symptoms of Skin diseases like eczema including rough skin, blisters, inflammation, itchiness and bleeding. Applying Senna leaf paste on the skin reduces inflammation and stops bleeding because of its Ropan (healing) property.
• According to Ayurveda, people with Kapha-Pitta dosha skin type is more prone to Acne and Pimples. Aggravation of Kapha increases sebum production which clogs the pores of the skin.
• This results in the formation of both white and blackheads. An Aggravated Pitta dosha also causes red papules (bumps) and inflammation with pus.
• Senna (Senna) powder helps in balancing Kapha and Pitta which prevents clogging of pores and inflammation in spite of its Ushna (hot) nature.