Senna Leaf Whole

Botanical Name - Cassia angustifolia Other Names - Cassia acutifolia, Cassia lanceolata, Cassia senna, Senna acutifolia, Senna angustifolia, East Indian Senna, Egyptian Senna and Alexandrian Senna, True Senna, Bombay Senna, Khartoum Senna, Wild Indian Senna, Tinnevelly Senna. Origin - India Flavor Profile - Senna leaf tastes bitter and unpleasant. Combine the herb with Ginger, Fennel and Peppermint.to enhance flavor when taken as tea. Typical Preparations - Traditionally used to make teas, infusions and tisanes. Decorative Usages - Adds interest to herbal displays and potpourri mixtures. Precautions - Do not use internally if you have or develop diarrhea, loose stools, or abdominal pain because Senna may worsen these conditions and be harmful to your health. Senna is a main ingredient in many of today's colon health formulas and is usually combined with stomach soothing herbs such as Ginger, Fennel and Peppermint. Nutrutionally, Senna is devoid of calories and fat but a rich source of