A 31-year-old member asked:
does the laxative tea with senna work for constipation?
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Dr. Alan Ali answered
32 years experience Psychiatry
Laxative: Yes, but you need large amounts.
Answered on Mar 22, 2013
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Senna laxative tea: Senna is a tropical/ subtropical plant (250 types) containing sennosides. The leaves & pods can be dried and used as a stimulant laxative which effects lower bowels. Senna tea can be used as a laxative.
Answered on Nov 15, 2018
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Dr. Heidi Fowler commented
25 years experience Psychiatry
Provided original answer
Agree with Dr. Cattano.
Sep 7, 2014
Dr. Charles Cattano commented
39 years experience Gastroenterology
Short term use only please!
Sep 7, 2014
Dr. Charles Cattano answered
39 years experience Gastroenterology
Beware side effects: "Irritant" purgatives cause: melanosis coli (reversible pigmenting of colon lining) which is often seen with chronic senna use, cathartic colon ("floppy" colon with limited muscle tone), & soap or chemical colitis (acute inflammation within hours of "cleansing" enema). See my earlier healthtap answers regarding the longterm systemic consequences of chronic laxative use / overuse.
Answered on Sep 7, 2014
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Dr. Brian Gill answered
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Hudration: That is ok. Please also stay hydrated.
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Dr. Arthur Heller answered
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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 ... Read More
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Dr. Charles Cattano answered
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Please clarify...: ...Are you asking about birth control pills, or something else here? Also, why do you feel you need a laxative?
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