Question 1

is senna leaf tea safe?

Accepted Answer

Laxative Tea: Senna tea should not be used by pregnant women. It should not be used longer than 7 days.  Prolonged used may cause liver problems.

Question 2

please help docs! is senna tea safe to drink every other day?

Accepted Answer

You don't want your: Body to rely on laxative tea for regular bowel movements. Do not use senna herbal teas for longer than 7 days.

Question 3

has anyone ever had adverse side effects after taking a tea w/ senna?

Accepted Answer

Senna: As a laxative & used occasionally, it seems safe. If abused or in excess, it can lead to liver & kidney problems.

Question 4

im 16wks pregnant. i just want to know if senna tea is safe for my pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

Senna tea: Senna has a laxative effect that can also possibly stimulate uterine contractions.  For that reason, it's not recommended to be used during pregnancy.

Question 5

should i take a laxative pill when i already drank senna leaf tea in the morning?

Accepted Answer

It is probably safe: Taking a laxative pill the same day after drinking a senna tea is safe.  If you have chronic constipation then a daily fiber supplement or stool softener (miralax, etc) is better long term.  Stimulant laxatives such as senna and bisacodyl are ok for occasional use.  If your symptoms are severe you should discuss them with a gastroenterologist as further evaluation may be warranted.

Question 6

please help docs! is senna tea good for my body?

Accepted Answer

It is to regulate : Bowels - a laxative. Senna tea should not be used by pregnant women. It should not be used longer than 7 days.  Prolonged used may cause liver problems.

Question 7

i'm a 62 year old woman trying senna tea with no results. i had one cup using one teabag 8 hours ago 
and just one more about three hours ago. ?

Accepted Answer

Trying it for what?: I am not sure what results are you looking for trying senna tea? Those herbals can take forever to deliver what is promised, kindly be more specific so we can help you better, wish you well

Question 8

is drinking senna tea safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Senna: Medline plus indicates that senna is "possibly safe" during pregnancy when used briefly, in small doses. However, it considers the herb to be "possibly unsafe" in large doses or for an extended period of time. The american pregnancy association specifically advises against stimulant laxatives during pregnancy, noting that they can cause contractions in the uterus. Senna can also lead to dehydratio.

Question 9

does the  laxative tea with senna work for constipation?

Accepted Answer

Laxative: Yes, but you need large amounts.

Question 10

is it safe to drink those laxative teas with senna in them on a daily basis?

Accepted Answer

Better not too: Just because it's natural doesn't mean it's safe (hemlock killed socrates). Chronic stimulant laxatives: senna, cascara, aloe, triphala (natural), can lead to dependency, affect the nerve supply of the bowel.
Better: fiber foods (better than supplement), fluids, activity. Occasional stimulants: figs, prunes, senna etc.Ok. Why  constipated? Meds, diet, thyroid, metab, anatomy.
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Im 16wks pregnant. i just want to know if senna tea is safe for my pregnancy.

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Should i take a laxative pill when i already drank senna leaf tea in the morning?

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I'm a 62 year old woman trying senna tea with no results. i had one cup using one teabag 8 hours ago and just one more about three hours ago. ?

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Is drinking senna tea safe during pregnancy?

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