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Does the laxative tea with senna work for constipation?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Laxative: Yes, but you need large amounts.

Answered 3/22/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in 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 11/15/2018

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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 9/7/2014

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