Senna leaf, 50g

• Constipation due to hypotension and sluggish motility of the colon.

• Stool regulation for hemorrhoids, proctitis, anal fissures; spastic and atonic constipation of various etiologies.

About 10 g (2 tablespoons) of senna leaves are placed in an enamel bowl, 200 ml (1 glass) of hot boiled water is poured, covered with a lid and heated in a boiling water bath for 30 minutes, then infused at room temperature until completely cooled, filtered, the remaining raw materials are squeezed out. The volume of the resulting broth is brought to 200 ml with boiled water. It is taken orally 1/2 cup in the evening after meals. The course of treatment is 2-3 weeks. It is recommended to shake the broth before use.

4 filter bags (6 g) are placed in a glass or enamel dish, 200 ml (1 glass) of boiling water is poured, covered and infused for 15 minutes, periodically pressing the bags with a spoon, then squeezed out. The volume of the resulting infusion is brought to 200 ml with boiled water. It is taken orally 1/2 cup in the evening after meals. The course of treatment is 2-3 weeks. It is recommended to shake the infusion before use.

Vegetable raw materials 1 pack

senna leaves 50 g

• Intestinal obstruction

• abdominal pain of unknown origin,

• disorders of water and electrolyte metabolism,

• strangulated hernia,

• acute inflammatory diseases of the abdominal organs,

• peritonitis,

• bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract,

• uterine bleeding

• cystitis,

• spastic constipation.

pharmachologic effect

Herbal laxative. Senna leaves contain dianthrone glycosides (about 3%) - sennosides A, A1, BG; a small amount of anthraquinone glycosides, incl. aloe-emodin and rhein 8-glycosides; about 10% mucus; flavonoids, incl. camferol derivatives; naphthalene glycosides.

Stimulates colon peristalsis, causes normal stools 8-10 hours after ingestion. Selectively affects the colon, restores normal bowel function, is non-addictive and does not affect digestion.

Side effect

Possibly: flatulence, colicky abdominal pain.

With prolonged use, especially in high doses, - loss of electrolytes (mainly potassium), albuminuria and hematuria, deposition of melanin in the intestinal mucosa, damage to the intermuscular plexus.

Application during pregnancy and lactation

Use with caution during pregnancy and lactation.

Application for violations of liver function

Use with caution in liver diseases.

Application for impaired renal function

Use with caution in kidney disease.

special instructions

Use with caution in liver and / or kidney diseases. Can be used for preoperative patient preparation.