Senna

# 🌿 Senna

**Scientific Name:** Senna alexandrina
**Botanical Family:** Fabaceae (Legume family)
**Plant Type:** Herb
**Geographical Origin:** India, North Africa

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## 🔹 Description
Senna is a well-known natural laxative used for constipation relief.

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## 🔹 Healing Properties
– **Treatment Properties:** Laxative, Digestive Aid
– **Temperament:** Cool

**Matched Uses / Conditions**
– Constipation
– Heartburn
– Indigestion
– Nausea

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## 🔹 Usage & Dosage
– **How to Use:** Tea, Capsules
– **Dosage:** Senna tea: 1 tsp leaves per cup of water

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## 🔹 Usage Model
Relieves constipation naturally.

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## 🔹 Alternatives / Replacements
Psyllium husk for constipation

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## 🔹 Precautions
Avoid prolonged use; can cause dependency.

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## 🔹 References
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### 🔎 Summary (SEO)
A concise profile of **Senna** (*Senna alexandrina*): a herb from India, North Africa. Properties: Laxative, Digestive Aid. Temperament: Cool. Includes traditional uses, preparation, precautions, and references.