番瀉葉
- ENG
- Senna Leaf
- LATIN
- Sennae Folium
| Medicinal Group | Induce catharsis medicinal |
|---|---|
| Source | Dried leaflet of Cassia angustifolia Vahl or Cassia acutfolia Delile (Fam. Leguminosae) |
| Nature and Flavors | sweet, bitter; cold |
| Meridian Affinity | Large intestine |
| Actions | To purge heat, relax the bowels and induce urination |
Family
Leguminosae
Part used
Leaf
Indications
Accumulation of heat marked by constipation and abdominal pain; edema
Cautions
Use with caution in pregnancy
Report on adverse effect
A single case of hepatitis has been described after chronic abuse [1]
Weakness and orthostatic hypotension may be exacerbated in elderly patients when stimulant laxatives are repeatedly used [2, 3]
Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting [4]
Reference
Beuers U, Spengler U, Pape GR. Hepatitis after chronic abuse of Senna. Lancet, 1991, 337:472.
Core-SPC for Sennae Folium. Coordinated review of monographs on herbal remedies. Brussels, European Commission, 1994.
Martindale, the extra pharmacopoeia, 30th ed. London, Pharmaceutical Press, 1993.
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