Senna is an herbaceous plant of the Cassia species. But you might find this name pop up in dietary supplement ingredient lists like ours.
But what is Senna and How do you use it in your journey?
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Some Facts About Senna
- Senna is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family Fabaceae.
- The most common species used are Senna alexandrina and Senna angustifolia or Cassia senna.
The active compounds of Senna, the sennosides, are extracted from the plant’s leaves. These are the active substances with the most use to us.
Uses of Senna
- Senna has been used as a cleansing ingredient for a long time. It generally takes up to 8 hours to work, and hence is advised to be taken at night.
Let’s delve deeper, into all the details about senna, the active compounds present in it and its use.
Benefits of Senna
Senna’s active compounds have cleansing properties, which is why this plant is of such interest in the nutritional industry. Senna has been used as a way to decrease the mean transit time of digestive waste.
Senna leaves contain several compounds, but the most important ones for human use are its glycosides, such as sennoside A and sennoside B. These glycosides are broken down by bacteria in the colon, which stimulates bowel movements. Senna leaves also contain other compounds, such as flavonoids, resins, and mucilage.
How to Make Senna Tea
Senna tea can be made from both fresh and dried leaves. Fresh leaves have better effects. The fresher the leaves the more potent they are.
Use only 1-2 gms of Senna Leaves to begin with. Allow them to steep in 250 ml boiling water. After 5 minutes, strain the tea and drink 1 Cup.
Ideally before bed as it takes at least 8 hours to work.
Alternatives to Senna Tea
Senna capsules are an alternative method of consuming senna. As they are ready-to-consume and easy to track. 100-300 mgs per day of senna is generally safe.
Senna’s strength in your particular product can be tricky! Steeping time and ingredient amounts vary between brands. Since you can't be sure, play it safe. Always follow the package directions and never exceed the recommended amount.
So if you want to do a cleanse so you can feel rejuvenated and refreshed, senna is the ingredient for you! Hydroxycut Hardcore Cleanse is powered by Senna leaf extract, which turbocharges your body’s natural elimination process.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Senna
1. How long can I use Senna For?
It is advised to use senna for not more than 7 days.
2. What form of Senna is the best to use?
This depends on your preference. If you are someone who’s living a fast paced life and wants an option for “on-the-go”, we suggest Senna capsules. Other options are extracts and teas.
