Packaging: 60g (or 500g & 1kg), containing the leaves of the plant.
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Other Names: Alexandrian Leaves, Cassia & Egyptian Leaves

Properties:
● Helps relieve constipation.

Origin: Egypt

Storage: Store in a cool (5°C – 15°C) and dark place.

Preparation:
Add 1 tablespoon of ground senna leaves (or a pinch of unground) to a pot with 1 glass of boiling water, cover, and let steep for 1-2 hours, then strain before use.

Historical Information:
Cassia (Alexandrian leaves) is one of the most well-known medicinal herbs. Indian cassia (Cassia angustifolia) is native to the Arabian Peninsula and southern India, while Egyptian or Alexandrian cassia (Cassia acutifolia, senna) originates from the central Nile region (Egypt and Sudan). In their homeland, all species of cassia have been used for millennia as a remedy for coughs. Its use as a means of enhancement during labor pains has given the plant the nickname "mother's leaves," though this typically refers to the capsules with a milder action. Although cassia only grows in tropical and subtropical regions, it was known in Europe as early as the Middle Ages. Tabernaemontanus wrote: “If someone has mild constipation and drinks this, their body will open up.”

Scientifically Proven Applications:
Both the Commission E and ESCOP support the short-term use of cassia leaves and pods for occasional constipation.

Intestinal bacteria release pharmacologically active anthrones from the contained anthraquinones. These affect the contractions of the intestinal walls, slow the passage of the intestines, and reduce fluid absorption. This results in an increase in the volume of intestinal contents and enhances the feeling of fullness in the intestines. At the same time, the anthrones stimulate mucus production.