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Senna assists in treating constipation because of its laxative property. It comprises definite constituents that aids in loosening the stool and accelerate the bowel movement. It also leads to trouble-free excretion of the stool. |
Constipation is caused because of an aggravated Vata and Pitta dosha. Factors like regular consumption of junk food, sleeping late at night, excess intake of coffee or tea, stress, and depression, etc. aggravate Vata and Pitta in the body resulting in Constipation. Senna assists in treating constipation by balancing Vata and Pitta. It also aids in expelling waste products from the large intestine due to Rechana’s laxative property. Instructions for having Senna to get relief from Constipation- 1. You can take 0.5-2 gm or as directed by the physician of Senna powder. 2. You can have it with lukewarm water before going to bed at night to get relief from Constipation. |
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Senna assists in Intestine preparation before any diagnostic or surgical process such as colonoscopy that needs a fecal matter free bowel. It has a laxative property that leads to bowel movement and aids in trouble-free excretion of stool. Senna also stimulates the transport of water and electrolytes that boosts intestinal movements. This assists in the cleaning of the intestines for Colonoscopy. |
Intestine problems are caused because of aggravated Vata and Pitta dosha. Factors like regular consumption of junk food, sleeping late at night, excess intake of coffee or tea, stress, and depression, etc. aggravate Vata and Pitta in the body resulting in Intestine problems. Senna assists in treating Intestine problems by balancing Vata and Pitta. It also aids in expelling waste products from the large intestine due to Rechana’s laxative property. Instructions for having Senna to get relief from the intestine problem- 1. You can take 0.5-2 gm or as directed by the physician of Senna powder. 2. You can have it with lukewarm water before going to bed at night to get relief from the Intestine problems. |
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Senna assists in particular the Diagnostic imaging process which requires fecal matter free intestines. It assists in removing fecal matter from the intestines because of its laxative property by inducing bowel movement and creating the passage of stool from the body. |
Intestine problems are caused because of aggravated Vata and Pitta dosha. The Diagnostic imaging process requires fecal matter that makes free intestines. It assists in removing fecal matter from the intestines because of its laxative property by inducing bowel movement and creating the passage of stool from the body. Senna assists in treating Intestine problems by balancing Vata and Pitta. It also aids in expelling waste products from the large intestine due to Rechana’s laxative property. Instructions for having Senna to get relief from the Intestine problem- 1. You can take 0.5-2 gm or as directed by the physician of Senna powder. 2. You can have it with lukewarm water before going to bed at night to get relief from the Intestine problems. |
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Senna assists in treating piles or Hemorrhoids by preventing constipation. It has a laxative property that induces bowel movement and promotes trouble-free passage of stool. This prohibits constipation and hence the expansion of Hemorrhoids. |
Hemorrhoids or Piles, called Arsh in Ayurveda, is usually caused by an unhealthy diet and sedentary lifestyle. It includes the impairment of all the three doshas, largely Vata. An aggravated Vata resulting in the low digestive fire leading to constipation. This leads to swelling of the veins in the rectum area resulting in the creation of piles mass. Senna stimulates the digestive fire because of Ushna’s hot property and assists in preventing constipation. It also assists in decreasing the size of the pile mass because of Rechana’s laxative property. Instructions for using Senna to prevent Hemorrhoids- 1. You should take 0.5-2 gm or as directed by a physician of Senna powder. 2. You can have it with lukewarm water before going to bed at night to get relief from constipation and prohibit Hemorrhoids. |
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Senna assists in treating Irritable bowel movements by preventing constipation. It has a laxative property that induces bowel movement and promotes trouble-free passage of stool. This prohibits constipation and hence an improved bowel movement. |
Irritable bowel syndromes are caused because of aggravated Vata and Pitta dosha. It has a laxative property that induces bowel movement and promotes trouble-free passage of stool. This prohibits constipation and hence an improved bowel movement. Senna assists in treating Irritable bowel syndromes by balancing Vata and Pitta. It also aids in expelling waste products from the large intestine due to Rechana’s laxative property. Instructions for having Senna to get relief from Irritable bowel syndromes - 1. You can take 0.5-2 gm or as directed by the physician of Senna powder. 2. You can have it with lukewarm water before going to bed at night to get relief from Irritable bowel syndromes. |
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Senna assists in reducing the excessive fat in the body. It also eradicates waste material from the intestines and gives relief from constipation. It has a laxative property that induces bowel movement and promotes trouble-free passage of stool. |
As per Ayurveda, unhealthy food habits and lifestyle result in a weak digestive fire that leads to the accretion of Ama and causes constipation. This results in an imbalance in meda dhatu, which leads to obesity—having Senna powder assists in eradicating Ama because of Deepan’s appetizer property that assists in reducing the excessive fat in the body. It also eradicates waste material from the intestines and gives relief from constipation because of Rechana’s laxative property, further contributing to weight management. Instructions for using Senna powder to manage weight - 1. You should take 0.5-2 gms or as directed by a physician of Senna powder. 2. You can have it with lukewarm water before going to bed at night to help manage weight. |
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Senna assists in treating skin diseases such as eczema involving rough skin, blisters, inflammation, itchiness, and bleeding. It has Healing property that reduces skin inflammation and stops bleeding. |
Senna assists in controlling the symptoms of skin diseases like eczema, including rough skin, blisters, inflammation, itchiness, and bleeding. Using Senna leaf paste on the skin decreases inflammation and controls bleeding due to Ropan’s healing property. Instructions for using Senna to treat the symptoms of Skin disease - 1. You should take 0.5-2 gm of Senna powder. b. You can add vinegar to it and make a paste. c. You can apply this paste uniformly on the affected area twice or thrice a week to treat the symptoms of Skin disease. |
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Senna assists in treating Acne and Pimples. Increased heat in the body leads to Acne and Pimples that increase sebum production, which clogs the pores of the skin. This leads to the creation of both white and blackheads. Senna powder assists in balancing and prevents clogging of pores and inflammation. |
As per Ayurveda, people with Kapha-Pitta dosha skin type are mostly prone to Acne and Pimples. Aggravation of Kapha boosts sebum production that locks the pores of the skin. This leads to the formation of both white and blackheads. An Aggravated Pitta dosha also results in red pimples or bumps and inflammation with pus. Senna powder assists in balancing Kapha and Pitta, which prohibits clogging of pores and inflammation instead of Ushna’s hot nature. Instructions for using Senna to manage Acne and Pimples - 1. You should take 0.5-2 gm of Senna leaves or seeds powder. 2. You can add vinegar or water to it and make a paste. 3. You can use this paste uniformly on the affected area twice or thrice a week to get free of Acne and Pimples. |
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No, Senna is not a drug, it is a natural laxative and Over counter/ OTC product. So, a prescription is usually not required for buying Senna, but it is suggested to consult a physician before having Senna. |
No, the prescription is usually not required for buying Senna, but it is suggested to consult a physician before having Senna. Usually, senna treats Intestine problems that are caused because of aggravated Vata and Pitta dosha. Factors like regular consumption of junk food, sleeping late at night, excess intake of coffee or tea, stress, and depression, etc. aggravate Vata and Pitta in the body resulting in Intestine problems. Senna assists in treating Intestine problems by balancing Vata and Pitta. It also aids in expelling waste products from the large intestine due to Rechana's laxative property. Instructions for having Senna to get relief from the Intestine problem- 1. You can take 0.5-2 gm or as directed by the physician of Senna powder. 2. You can have it with lukewarm water before going to bed at night to get relief from the Intestine problems. |
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Yes, Senna might be fine for colon cleansing because of its laxative and purgative properties. It improves bowel movements and helps in trouble-free excretion of stool. |
Senna is excellent for colon cleansing due to Rechana’s laxative property. It assists in expelling waste products from the intestines and promotes colon cleansing. |
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Yes, Senna can be included as an ingredient in tea and is excellent for health. Senna tea has several health benefits, mainly because of its stimulant and laxative properties. It aids in decreasing appetite, manages weight, clear intestines, and prohibit constipation. |
Senna tea has several health benefits, mainly because of its stimulant and laxative properties. It aids in decreasing appetite, manages weight, clear intestines, and prohibits constipation. |
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Yes, Senna helps in treating diabetes because of its anti-diabetic property. It comprises certain constituents that decrease the breakdown as well as absorption of carbohydrates in the body. It aids in improving the secretion of insulin, thus lowering the levels of blood glucose and treating diabetes. |
Yes, Senna helps in treating diabetes as it aids in managing blood sugar levels. It improves the digestive fire that decreases Ama or toxic remains in the body because of improper digestion and manages the blood sugar levels. |
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Senna helps in prohibiting worm infestation because of its anthelmintic properties. It expels the parasitic worms from the body without resulting in any harm to the host. |
Senna helps in prohibiting intestinal worm infestation. As per Ayurveda, worms are known as Krimi. The growth of worms is caused by low Agni or weak digestive fire. Having Senna assists in improving the digestive fire and destroys the perfect state for the growth of worms because of Ushna’s hot nature. It also eradicates the worms from the intestines due to Rechana’s laxative property. |