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Im 16wks pregnant. i just want to know if senna tea is safe for my pregnancy.
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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.
Answered 9/28/2017
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