Using Senna

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Is Senna Effective for Treating Constipation?

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Constipation is a common, painful issue that can happen to anyone. For everyday, common ailments like constipation, many consumers will turn to herbal remedies and supplements to alleviate their symptoms. Prescription medications and lab-created substances might come with a range of side effects and risks, and consumers might think that a natural remedy is inherently safer. But is that necessarily true? Here’s what people need to know about using senna to treat constipation.

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What is senna?

Senna is a natural medicine that contains sennosides, natural substances that derive from the senna plant. Senna is an herb, and the leaves and the fruit of senna are used to make laxative-type medicines. It is a tall shrub-like plant that grows native to Southern India and produces yellow flowers.

Sennosides are thought to irritate the lining of the intestines, which has a laxative effect and can induce a bowel movement. For many years, senna has been used in herbalism as an alternative treatment method for constipation.

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What are the origins of senna as a treatment method?

For hundreds of years, this leaf extracts were popular folk remedies. Mainly, they were used in teas or powders to placed in a drink or food. The earliest recorded uses of the leaf as a treatment method date back to the 9th century AD in the Middle East.

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What is senna used for today?

In the U.S., senna supplements have been FDA-approved as an OTC laxative. Consumers who are suffering from acute and chronic constipation can purchase senna-derived laxatives without a prescription. It’s possible to find senna in health food stores, pharmacies, and online. Sometimes, senna is used to clear the bowel before a person has to undergo diagnostic testing or pre-screenings for colon and intestinal issues.

Senna is also used for other issues. But consumers need to understand that all of the uses for senna in today’s world are not FDA-approved. Senna should never be used as a replacement for actual prescriptions and treatments from a doctor.

In addition to constipation, people will use senna as a treatment for irritable bowel syndrome, or they may take it after having anal or rectal surgery performed. Senna is also used when people suffer from anal fissures and hemorrhoids. Another non-FDA-approved use of senna is using the herb as a weight loss supplement. But it’s never a good idea to use laxatives like senna to lose weight.

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How effective is senna for treating constipation and other health issues?

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As a laxative, this plant is extremely effective. The FDA has approved its use for this purpose explicitly. Ingesting senna is a useful short-term remedy for constipation. Children older than two years old and adults can take this herbal remedy safely. But in children, mineral oil and lactulose might be more useful for this purpose. Taking this remedy in combination with docusate sodium may be the most effective option for constipation.

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In the elderly, this plant is most effective when it is taken in combination with a substance called psyllium for ongoing issues with constipation. People who have gone through anorectal surgery should also use it in conjunction with psyllium for maximum effect. People who take opioids or loperamide – both can cause constipation – can use senna and psyllium.

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What are the adverse side effects and risks of taking senna for constipation?

Senna leaf extracts are often harsher than senna that is derived from the fruit of the plant. The AHPA also warns consumers that long-term use of senna leaf can cause adverse reactions, but these reactions are not common with senna fruit. Senna leaf products, according to the AHPA, should be adequately labeled with a few warnings.

For starters, this leaf is known to worsen abdominal pain and diarrhea. Women who are pregnant or nursing should consult with their doctor before using the product. It’s also recommended that if senna causes loose or watery stools, that consumers should discontinue use. Overall though, senna fruit and the leaf are not recommended for long term use. Taking laxatives long-term can cause permanent issues and weakening of the bowel wall. Clinicians recommend that people who experience long-term bowel issues and bowel changes such as chronic constipation should consult a physician. This can be a sign of a serious disorder.

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Because this plant is often sold as an herbal supplement, there are no strict regulations and manufacturing requirements in place for the product. Prescription medications and even OTC medications are required to meet certain standards. That is not the case with supplements. This leaf supplements that are manufactured by disreputable, fly-by-night companies may contain toxic metals or other substances that can be unsafe to consume. Consumers should always purchase a supplement like senna from a reputable company that is backed by reviews and other indicators of its reliability to avoid contamination problems.

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Can CBD be used in place of senna for constipation?

CBD is not known as a remedy for constipation. Also, CBD is not an FDA-approved method for any health issues. Even though CBD is an incredibly popular supplement, it is still a supplement. What that means is that it is not subjected to strict testing requirements or other manufacturing processes. Consumers who want to use CBD are exercising their own judgment when it comes to whether or not the product is effective at treating health problems. Any studies on CBD’s effectiveness as a treatment method are ongoing and inconclusive at this time.

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Most people can tolerate CBD and will not experience any dangerous or severe side effects. But CBD can interact with other medications and drugs. Consumers who want to try CBD should consult their doctor first before making a purchase.

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Last updated September 23 2019

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