Senna

Herb senna is produced by blossoming cassia plants. Sennosides, a class of compounds found in it, degrade in the colon and act on smooth muscle to stimulate contractions and bowel movements. Senna is a highly efficient laxative in both children and adults who are constipated for a variety of reasons, according to studies. One research indicated that more than 60% of individuals who took sennosides for 5–12 days had a bowel movement on more than half of those days. This trial had 60 cancer patients, 80% of whom were receiving opioids that can cause constipation.

As a result, senna tea may be an effective and simple approach to relieving constipation. However, drinking it sometimes is recommended to avoid diarrhea. Senna tea may be made by steeping 1 teaspoon (4 grams) dried senna leaves in 1 cup (250 ml) boiling water for 5-10 minutes before filtering. Senna tea bags can also be purchased at most health food stores and online.